We are excited to announce that the Parents as Teachers 2023 International Conference is headed south to the Big Easy – New Orleans - home to round-the-clock nightlife activities, vibrant live-music scene, and spicy cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Located in New Orleans Central Business District, the Hyatt Regency New Orleans will play host to the conference from October 16 - 19, 2023, under the theme Unmasking Potential, a tribute to the festive Mardi Gras carnival famed for costumed parades and street parties. The beautiful 4-star Hyatt Regency is within a 10-minute walk of Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center, and a short cab ride to Lafayette Square and Bourbon Street. You’re invited to join more than 1,200 early childhood professionals for four days of high-volume professional development opportunities and exchanges of the latest trends and innovations in home visiting. As usual, more than 80 wonderful workshops, plenary panel discussions, a host of captivating speakers, and fun-filled networking opportunities await you. Call for Proposals will launch in January. Registration opens in March. So, Save the Date – October 16 - 19, 2023, and make your plans to join us in New Orleans, Louisiana! Be on the lookout for the launch of the parentsasteachers/conference.org website, where you will find all of the latest details about this fabulous conference. See you there!
A timeless city with a unique way of life, New Orleans is a journey and a celebration. Steeped in European traditions and Caribbean influences, the city calls curious minds to sweet sounds and savory aromas fueled by three hundred years of history. From the moment you arrive, New Orleans will beckon your ears, allure your eyes and enchant your heart. Indulge your senses and explore. We invite you to follow the scent of gumbo floating out the kitchen window, foster a path that leads to the sounds of drums and a Blues guitar, create the route that welcomes you to a historic mansion or a hidden courtyard… New Orleans is and will always be a picturesque metropolitan, a culturally rich haven and an authentic experience.
Here you’ll find a comprehensive guide to NOLA neighborhoods (we call them faubourgs) with information on what makes each unlike the other or anyplace else for that matter.
As the birthplace of jazz and cocktails and the host of Mardi Gras, the best bars in New Orleans come alive at night. Click here to find the city's best evening attractions.
