What:
The French Quarter Festival is a free three-day party in the French Quarter in late April. It's the biggest free music festival in the South and there's always great music and great food in a historic setting. There's music in the streets, on the banks of the Mississippi River, an area for kids on the Riverfront next to the Aquarium of the Americas, and the largest jazz brunch in the world with several venues for food.
Food:
There are several areas for food. Jackson Square is lined with food booths from everything from crawfish pasta to alligator sausage. There's also a line of food booths in Woldenberg Park. At the other end of the French Quarter near the Old U.S. Mint there's even more food. Here are my
favorite food and drink options.Music:
Ten stages are set up in Woldenberg Park, on Royal and Bourbon Street and at the old mint at the edge of the French Quarter. Music ranges from country to Zydeco to classic to jazz. The lineup for 2009 looks great! Here are
my recommendations.For the Kids:
At the Aquarium of the Americas Plaza there's an area just for kids with face painting, hat making and a chance to play in a Jazz band. There are also several
special events for the whole family.
2009 Dates:
In 2009, the French Quarter Festival will be held from April 17-19th Plan to come!
Where to Stay:
Find out the
best places to stay for French Quarter Festival in New Orleans.Special Events:
Besides all the music and food, the French Quarter Festival has many
special events for the whole family. From artist on the streets to courtyard tours to special instructions for kids on how to play Jazz, the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans is a great event.
The Website:
For the full schedule of events and more information go to the French Quarter
Official Website.
