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Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras parades plan to roll in 2022 | 'It will make a great statement'

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras parade plans to roll

After Mardi Gras was held off for two years the plan for a comeback in play and float makers are saying to expect the return in a major way.
Music

Tipitina’s, hot sauce company hosting free shows to help Ida victims

The venue is teaming up with Crystal Hot Sauce to help the efforts of the Second Harvest Food Bank and New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic.
Orleans

Tipitina's hosting free shows to raise money for Hurricane Ida victims

The venue will two nights of free shows to raise money for people affected by Hurricane Ida.
Coronavirus

Angola Prison Rodeo canceled amid record-setting COVID surge

The corrections department said Louisiana State Penitentiary staff will issue refunds to people who have purchased tickets.
Orleans

2021 Beignet Fest canceled in latest hit to fall event calendar

Organizers said in a statement they decided to cancel over safety concerns for children with developmental delays and disabilities, who the Beignet Fest supports.
Local News

French Quarter Fest cancels over Louisiana COVID surge

"Organizers are committed to contributing to the resilience of our city and to bringing back the largest showcase of Louisiana music, food and culture next spring."
Local News

Jazz Fest 2021 cancelled due to COVID concerns

People with tickets for the festival — including tickets from 2020 — will get an email with details on how to get a refund or a ticket for next year.
Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras 2022 plans move forward but COVID surge adds to uncertainty

"This would be like when New Orleans won the Super Bowl, except maybe double," Dan Kelly, President of the Krewe of Endymion, said.
Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras advisory council meets

Mayor LaToya Cantrell held a meeting Thursday to discuss the upcoming Mardi Gras season and way to make it safer with covid and floats.
Music

Rolling Stones to headline Jazz Fest 2021 after canceled 2019 performance

The Rolling Stones were originally scheduled to play at the 2019 festival, but canceled because frontman Mick Jagger needed heart surgery.
Entertainment

Jazz Fest 2021 Lineup stacked with major acts

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been pushed back to October, with musicians set to perform over two weekends from Oct. 8-17.

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Mardi Gras parades plan to roll in 2022 | 'It will make a great statement'

Mardi Gras parade plans to roll

Tipitina’s, hot sauce company hosting free shows to help Ida victims

Tipitina's hosting free shows to raise money for Hurricane Ida victims

Angola Prison Rodeo canceled amid record-setting COVID surge

2021 Beignet Fest canceled in latest hit to fall event calendar

French Quarter Fest cancels over Louisiana COVID surge

Jazz Fest 2021 cancelled due to COVID concerns

Mardi Gras 2022 plans move forward but COVID surge adds to uncertainty

Mardi Gras advisory council meets

Rolling Stones to headline Jazz Fest 2021 after canceled 2019 performance

Jazz Fest 2021 Lineup stacked with major acts

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