Major Holidays in New Orleans

Celebrate various holidays New Orleans style

In New Orleans, exciting events happen all year long. Find holiday-related festivals to plan your trip around, or just come celebrate in a city that truly values celebrating. Delicious food, firework displays, unique parades and one-of-a-kind parties, make New Orleans an ideal destination for any major holiday. From Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day to Halloween and New Years Eve, see what's going on below.

Mardi Gras

Beginning on Twelfth Night, Jan. 6, the city is obsessed with eating, costuming, bead-tossing and parading that increases in intensity as...

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Things to do on Thanksgiving Day

Once the meal has been eaten and the dishes are done, start a new tradition this Thanksgiving and explore New Orleans.
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Spooky Ways to Celebrate Halloween in New Orleans

October in New Orleans is filled with spooky celebrations like haunted houses, special attractions, a parade, and more.
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The Ultimate New Orleans King Cake Guide

Whether you crave something classic, creative, savory, or sippable, we’ve got the best of all things king cake this Mardi Gras.
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Valentine's Day

February’s love song to New Orleans might include rich treats, a po-boy and if the calendar cooperates, a Mardi Gras running warm or cold depending on the weather.
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St. Joseph's Day

Every March 19 New Orleans Catholics celebrate St. Joseph’s Day by constructing elaborate altars to honor the relief St. Joseph provided during a famine in Sicily.
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St. Patrick's Day

Officially March 17 th , St. Patrick’s Day in New Orleans becomes a week-and-a-half of roiling, rollicking fun. Count on parades and block parties, and adorn yourself in green.
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Easter

The promise of renewal, white linen dresses and seersucker suits comes with Easter in New Orleans.
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Memorial Day

Memorial Day, the last Monday of May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives fighting for what they believed in.
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Mother's Day

Treat mom to a special day in New Orleans this Mother's Day.
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Fourth of July

Whether you picnic in City Park or explore the WWII Museum, you're sure to find a one-of a kind 4th of July in the Crescent City.
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Labor Day

Make the most of your three-day weekend with our roundup of everything to see & do this Labor Day in New Orleans.
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Day of the Dead

In Mexico and farther south, families visit cemeteries on Nov. 1, All Saints Day, to commune with their departed and tend to their tombs.
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Halloween Events In New Orleans - New Orleans & Company

Halloween in New Orleans draws thousands to the Quarter for devilish fun in carefully crafted costumes. Beyond the exciting parties, find haunted houses, ghost tours and more.
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Thanksgiving

New Orleans has many reasons to be thankful. Live Oaks, Mardi Gras Indians, Coliseum Square, Holy Cross architecture, Irma Thomas and Blue Plate mayonnaise to name just a few.
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New Year's Eve

In New Orleans, New Years Eve is that happy occasion between Christmas and Twelfth Night. It’s a time to welcome in the new year with family and friends.
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