Festivites begin February 4, 2012 with the most parades and events the weekend before Fat Tuesday, which is February 21, 2012.
St. Patrick’s Day
With any luck of the Irish, you will be in New Orleans for all of the events that mark this celebration, including the St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Magazine Street and St. Charles Avenue.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Enjoy the South’s largest musical festival with many top names performing over April 27-29, 2012 and May 3-6, 2012 in New Orleans’ own City Park.