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New Orleans events
Festivals, markets, live shows, and family plans around New Orleans.
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Bayou Bacchanal
What is Bayou Bacchanal? Bayou Bacchanal, the original Caribbean Carnival of New Orleans, is back for its celebration of Caribbean culture.
New Orleans · Congo Square
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Free entry; advance food-purchase wristband $8; food extra
Oak Street Po-Boy Festival
An Oak Street food festival where entry is free, but buying po-boys requires a paid wristband.
New Orleans · Oak Street
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New Orleans Marathon
Get ready to lace up your shoes and let the good times roll as the New Orleans Marathon returns to the streets of the Big Easy after a five year hiatus.
New Orleans · New Orleans Museum of Art
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Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thanksgiving-afternoon parade rolling through downtown with the Southern and Grambling bands, Greeks, floats, and NOLA culture bearers. Kicks off the Bayou Classic weekend.
New Orleans · Downtown New Orleans (Poydras St. corridor near Caesars Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112)
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