Go 4th on the River
July 4, 2006
Patriotic and popular music and events along the riverfront from Spanish Plaza to the Moon Walk. Dueling barges launch a fireworks extravaganza in the middle of the river at 9 pm.


Tales of the Cocktail
July 19-23, 2006
Explores the history and spirit of the cocktail with best selling authors, chefs, mixologists bartenders and celebrities in the birthplace of the cocktail, New Orleans's French Quarter.


Satchmo SummerFest
August 3-6, 2006
You'll think to yourself: What a Wonderful Fest. Musical performances, seminars and discussions, jazz exhibits, food, all honoring New Orleans' own Louis Armstrong.

White Linen Night
August 5, 2006
Simultaneous gallery openings throughout the Warehouse Arts District, street scene with food and music and a party to remember at the Contemporary Arts Center.


Southern Decadence
August 31 - September 5, 2006
A long weekend of parties, parades and gay pride in the lower Quarter at one of the oldest and largest gatherings of gays in the country.

Christmas New Orleans Style
December 1 - 31, 2006
Concerts, Reveillon Dinners, strolling players in period dress, special deals at hotels and restaurants add to the magic of the holiday season.

New Year's Eve in the French Quarter
December 31, 2006
Fireworks over the Mississippi, dancing in the streets of the Quarter and in Jackson Square a New Year's Baby drops from the Jax Brewery to signal the annual passage.

New Year's Day 2007
January 1, 2007

Mardi Gras
February 20, 2007
It's wild, it's raucous, and it's a joyous celebration of life and love before the austerity of the Lenten season.

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival
March 29-April 1, 2007
A literary festival featuring master classes with great authors,scholars and characters, panels, dramatic presentations, tours, and an amazing amount of fun for the bookish. Tennessee Williams work and life is just the starting point.

Spring Fiesta
April 2007
Celebrating Spring, beautiful gardens, courtyards and New Orleans historic homes with tours and lovely traditions. Culminates with the "Night in Old New Orleans Parade" a stately procession of horse drawn carriages carrying young girls in period costumes through the French Quarter to Jackson Square where the Queen and court of the Spring Fiesta are presented to the public.

French Quarter Festival
April 13-15, 2007
Hundreds of musical acts, food booths manned by local restaurants and perfect Spring weather attract thousands to the Quarter for the annual three-day celebration.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
April -May , 2007
In Jazz Fest's 38th Annual presentation, catch regional, national, and international acts at the Fair Grounds on weekends.

New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
May (TBA), 2007
It's all about the wine and artful pairing with New Orleans' most ambitious cuisine.

French Market Creole Tomato Festival
June, 2007
Celebrating the Delta's favorite fruit. Activities include tomato cooking demonstrations by great local chefs, music acts in back of the Farmer's Market, fresh tomato samples, and boxes priced right of Becnel's best Creoles all day long in the French Market.