When planning a trip to New Orleans, most people envision celebrating Mardi Gras. Known as “Fat Tuesday” in English, this traditional pre-Lent festivity helped people get their wiggles out before Ash Wednesday, the traditional start of the Lenten stretch that leads up to Easter.
While Mardi Gras is certainly a grand old time, with food and drinks flowing, it’s not the only celebration to hit up in New Orleans.
If you’re a jazz enthusiast, then you’ll love French Quarter Fest and the Jazz Festival, both in April. Fourth of July is a can’t-miss party, while Christmas and New Year’s Eve are both amazing events as well, with that New Orleans-style twist.