I came for Mardi Gras season in February. The house is a few blocks north of St. Charles which allows you be sufficently away from traffic and parking situation of parade days but still close enough to walk back and forth. New Orleans is a very walkable town and RTA takes you most other places you'd want to go by bus or trolley. Renee was co-host and we "laissez les bons temps rouler" for many Uptown parades which have very family-friendly tailgating vibe. Of course, there are many other festivals and reasons to visit New Orleans.