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What is happening this week, what is coming next, and the local information that matters to the people who call New Orleans home.
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Events, traditions and updates worth knowing.
This is where you will find the city’s seasonal calendar first—then Mardi Gras information, festival guides, local resources, homeowner updates and the things people are talking about around New Orleans.
Coming up
November & December
Fall festivals, holiday traditions and the moments that make this time of year in New Orleans feel like home.
November
Bayou Bacchanal
Beignet Fest
Oak Street Po-Boy Festival
LUNA Fête
New Orleans Marathon
Celebration in the Oaks begins
Bayou Classic
December
Algiers Bonfire & Concert
Manning Family Children’s Holiday Parade
Greenway Supernova
Holiday Spectacular with the Louisiana Philharmonic
French Quarter Holiday Home Tour
Caroling in Jackson Square
NOLA ChristmasFest & New Orleans Bowl
Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee
New Orleans Eve
Dates and details can change. This calendar will keep growing right here with more verified local events, seasonal guides and city updates.
Next up
Mardi Gras 2027.
Parade information, dates, routes, tips and the local details people need before the season begins.