Multicultural Festivals

Travel the globe through New Orleans' many cultural festivals

Celebrating New Orleans culture is always done accompanied by food, music and art. And the diversity that has made New Orleans the vibrant, magnetic place that it is sets the stage for a kaleidoscope of festivals and joyous expressions of what brings us together and what sets us apart. From Greek Fest by the lake to Essence in the Dome and Carnaval Latino in the downtown area, parties that pay homage to heritage and culture come in every flavor.

Multicultural Festivals Not to Miss

Essence Festival

There is no better way to observe the nation’s freedom than the shake-the-rafters music celebration called Essence Festival. Held over Fourth of July weekend at the Caesars Superdome, this...
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Bastille Day Fête

On July 14, 1789 more than 8,000 men and women stormed a prison fortress in Paris known as the Bastille, demanding the release of the political prisoners being held there, plus the prison's store of...
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Oktoberfest

Sponsored by the Deutsches Haus of New Orleans, three weekends of German-food, music, culture and – above all – fun, await you at this annual celebration of all things German.
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Greek Fest

New Orleans was founded by the French, governed for forty years by the Spanish, and was also settled by large numbers of Germans, Italians, Irish and those of African-Caribbean descent. But the city...
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Soul Fest

Music, food and fun are served in great supply during the annual Soul Fest presented by AARP!
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Running of the Bulls

Every July in New Orleans, the Annual Running of the Bulls swarms through the streets of downtown New Orleans! Set to coincide with the world-famous Encierro (Running of the Bulls) at the San Fermin...
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Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival

In the years before the slaves were liberated, their owners in New Orleans would give them a "day off" from their free labor on Sundays-get out and enjoy a little revelry. They would gather in a place...
Asian Heritage Festival

Over the nearly 300 years since the city's founding, New Orleans has welcomed dozens of nationalities into its rich cultural and ethnic mix. Among the most recent group of arrivals are the Asian...
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Tet Fest: Vietnamese New Year

Tet, or Vietnamese New Year, is the biggest celebration in Vietnamese culture. With one of the largest and most vibrant Vietnamese populations in the country, New Orleans is a prime destination to...
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Tremé/7th Ward Arts and Culture Festival

Treme and the 7th Ward are the origins of some of New Orleans’ most famous works of art, music and culture. To celebrate these two thriving areas, the Treme/ 7th Ward neighborhoods host a FREE spring...
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Treme Fall Fest

Tremé Fest is a donation-based event developed by the Historic Faubourg Tremé Association to benefit the many cultural destinations found with the historical community of Tremé. The festival supports...
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Carnaval Latino

October Carnaval Latino is a vibrant celebration of Latin American history, music, and culture as well as the Hispanic culture here in New Orleans today. Attendees can experience amazing Latin...
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