New Orleans can be visually stunning, and I wanted to help people find things to do in NOLA. So I am happy to announce New Orleans Upcoming Events in Pictures, a quick way to see upcoming events in New Orleans. If you see something that looks exciting, just click on the event name to go to a webpage with all of the details. This site should work on everything from a giant monitor to your phone. If you have any…
I get asked a lot, “when is the best time to visit New Orleans?” After experiencing New Orleans year round, I can only respond that any time of the year can be great, you just need to optimize for your preferences in terms of weather, crowds, and craziness. The first part of each year is festival season, with temperatures averaging 55 degrees in January and reaching 75 degrees in May. The city fills with tourists, parades, and parties… all great…
I’ll start by saying this article is actually about surviving the full Mardi Gras season that starts on January 6 (King’s Day / Feast of the Epiphany) and runs-up to Fat Tuesday, the single day of Mardi Gras in New Orleans (a different calendar day each year, but always the day before Ash Wednesday). If you’re looking to maximize your festival experience, arrive in NOLA no later than the Saturday prior to Mardi Gras and stay through Ash Wednesday. King Cake For those that…