New Orleans Tricentennial

New Orleans is turning 300 in 2018 – get in on the celebration!

You only turn 300 once, and New Orleans is celebrating her Tricentennial year to the fullest. Enjoy special events, seminars, concerts, firework shows, hotel specials and more as we honor the people and stories that have made New Orleans the one-of-a-kind city that she is.

StoryCorps

From culinary legends to Civil Rights activists, StoryCorps brings you some of New Orleans’ most compelling narratives.

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One Time in New Orleans

Most cities are built on concrete. New Orleans is built on stories. To celebrate our 300th birthday, we’re sharing some of the best ones and inviting you to come tell yours.
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Tricentennial Calendar

No one throws a party like New Orleans, and in honor of the city’s Tricentennial, this year’s calendar is jam-packed with special parties, symposiums, and more to honor of New Orleans...
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Tricentennial Deals and Offers

This year in New Orleans is a pretty big deal - but that doesn't mean it has to break the bank. Find special deals and discounts throughout the city to experience New Orleans’ Tricentennial...
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New Orleans Tricentennial Special Projects

2018 is New Orleans’ Tricentennial, and the city has many exciting special projects and city-wide improvements for its 300th birthday.
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Sieur de La Salle claims the Mississippi River and its basin for France

A History of New Orleans by Period

Find out more about 300 years of NOLA’s rich history.

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Upcoming Tricentennial Events

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12/17/2018 - Newcomb Art Museum: Empire

12/17/2018 - The Orléans Collection

12/17/2018 - We Love You, New Orleans

04/11/2019 - French Quarter Festival

A Streetcar Passes in front of Gallier Hall

Visit the New Orleans Tricentennial Official Website

For more about the tricentennial or to purchase NOLA 300 merchandise.

Visit 2018nola.com