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2025 Event Calendar

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Mardi Gras

March 4

Join the city's most spectacular celebration as Mardi Gras transforms the French Quarter into a whirlwind of parades, masquerade balls, and centuries-old traditions just steps from Le Richelieu's historic doors.

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French Quarter Festival

April 10-13

Experience the soul of New Orleans during French Quarter Festival, when over 1,800 local musicians fill our neighborhood's historic streets and courtyards with four days of free concerts celebrating the city's rich musical heritage.

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

April 24 - May 5

Join music lovers from around the world at the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, where an incredible lineup of jazz, blues, gospel, and Louisiana roots music creates an unforgettable cultural experience just a short ride from our French Quarter location.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture®

June 3-6

Immerse yourself in the nation's premier celebration of Black culture at ESSENCE Festival, where world-class musical performances, empowering speakers, and vibrant marketplace vendors transform downtown New Orleans into an extraordinary celebration of African American music, art, and thought leadership.

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Satchmo Summer Fest

August 2-3

Honor the legacy of Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong at Satchmo SummerFest, where live jazz performances and fascinating lectures at the nearby New Orleans Jazz Museum pay tribute to the city's most beloved native son.

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Southern Decadence

August 28 - September 1

Experience the French Quarter at its most fabulous during Southern Decadence, when the "Gay Mardi Gras" brings over 275,000 revelers to our neighborhood for five days of spectacular parades, parties, and celebrations in the heart of historic New Orleans.