Category Archives: celebration

Festival time in New Orleans- and noticing things I never notice

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Really, it’s always festival time, but end of April is the biggie!  Jazz Fest begins in just a few days!  If you’d like to read my tips for Jazz Fest, click here. Right now weather is fantastic, cool and crisp … Continue reading →

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My favorite NOLA spring holiday

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Sadly, I’m still out of town, but I’ve brought a little St. Joseph’s Day with me!  I’ve brought some candles, some lucky fava beans and some fig and sesame cookies to share, and that’s the best I can do this … Continue reading →

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Super Sunday – not to miss!

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

But sadly, I will be missing it!  But if you want to see some incredible Mardi Gras Indians, check out last year’s slide show! Or if you’re in New Orleans, head over to the park at Washington and LaSalle this … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day, NOLA -style!

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

What  a treat when St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday!  New Orleans will be full of revelers dressed in green and catching cabbages and beads at the parades.  It’s quite a street festival! Sadly, I’m out of town at … Continue reading →

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All on a Mardi Gras Day. . .

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

It’s impossible to do and see everything there is to do and see on Mardi Gras Day.  But goodness, we tried!  We were up late after the parades on Monday putting the finishing touches on costumes with sparkles and glue, … Continue reading →

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