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New Orleans - The Crescent City - The Big Easy... A city with many names, a city with a rich cultural past. Ruled by the French, Spanish and finally the Americans, New Orleans took a little from each and today is a blend of all. Known for it's music, food, architecture and yes, its parties, New Orleans is the most unique city in the United States and at it's heart is the French Quarter (Vieux Carre).
The Quarter is not just another tourist destination, it is not another Disney World or theme park, the Quarter is a living, breathing neighborhood. The original neighborhood in a city of them - Treme, Faubourg Marigny, Garden District, Irish Channel... It is the blending of residents, business, narrow streets, architecture and feel that makes the Quarter's 10 million plus visitors each year want to come back.
So grab a drink (a "Hurricane" from Pat O's, a "Hand grenade" from Tropical Isle, or maybe a Mint Julep) and join me on a walk through The French Quarter...
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler
"Doc"
Louisiana Weather Facts
Record High 114 degrees 10 Aug 1936
Record Low -16 degrees 13 Feb 1899
Normal Annual Precipitation 61.88 inches
109 Rain days/year average
Average Wind Speed 8.2 mph
There are an average of 25 Tornados each year, with 2 deaths Most Tornados - 79 in 1992 (Worst Louisiana Tornado - Oct 1957, 22 deaths - 165 injured was associated with Hurricane Hilda)
There were 3 deaths from lightning in 1999
In Feb 1784 & Feb 1899 Ice floes blocked the Mississippi River at New Orleans.
Of 54 Snow Days in New Orleans since 1853 only 15 of them resulted in measurable Snowfalls:
12 Jan 1853 - 4"
12 Feb 1958 - 1.3" 05 Jan 1879 - 1"
13 Feb 1960 - 0.6"
23/24 Jan 1881 - 3"
31 Dec 1963 - 4.5"
14/15 Feb 1899 - 3"
09 Feb 1973 - 0.8"
22 Jan 1935 - 0.1"
21 Jan 1985 - 0.4"
22 Dec 1989 - 0.5"
On Jan 22 2000, the French Quarter was hit with Golf Ball Size Hail for over 15 min during a thunderstorm that dropped over 1.25" of rain. I have spoken with several French residents that have lived in the Quarter for over 50 years that have never experienced this type of storm!!! Damage Est: (Private Property) - $50 Million!
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19 Mar 2002 Featured Article
Paddy's Fair Sharon
Irish friends in New Orleans share songs
15 Feb 2002
Super Bowl Mardi Gras was a Super Success!
Super Bowl-Mardi Gras 2002 aftermath and more festivals to come in New Orleans, Louisiana
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Last Day Moans of the Year
The economy is hurting us all online and off. The end of the year in the French Quarter and such
29 Dec 2001
Happy New Years 2002 from New Orleans
New Years in New Orleans is always a rockin time!
23 Dec 2001
Santa Claus is Seen Over the French Quarter!
You can track Santa Claus online. See a real photo of Santa over the French Quarter too.
19 Dec 2001
Celebration in the Oaks
Celebration in the Oaks is the best annual Christmas event in New Orleans.
4 Dec 2001
Traditional Reveillon Dinners Have French Quarter Style
Join me for December activities and some sample Creole Christmas Reveillon menus from your favorite French Quarter restaurants.
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