New Orleans has had a great start to the new year. The celebration did not end after the Saints won their first Superbowl championship in history. Mardi Gras rolled on Tuesday, February 16th, making it one of the greatest and most memorable in history. Saints quarterback  Drew Brees was crowned King of Bacchus and revelers saw plenty of black and gold throws.

The end of Carnival season marks the beginning of festival season.  There is never a dull moment in New Orleans, which is why it is one of the best citys to visit all year.  Below are the upcoming festivals taking place in the city:

Earth Fest March 20-21, 2010
Come see the animals, listen to great music, eat some fabulous New Orleans food and learn what you can do to save the planet.   

French Quarter Festival April 9-11, 2010
The largest free music festival in the South with 17 music stages and more than 90 food and beverage booths. Kids’ activities, home tours and other festivities fill the weekend with fun.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival April 23 – May 2, 2010
For more than 40 years, music lovers from around the globe have made the pilgramage to the historic Fair Grounds Race Course for a lineup that reads more like a who’s who of music legends than an event flyer. The music is phenomenal, the food is inspirational. An event worth of the birthplace of jazz.

New Orleans Wine & Food Experience May 25-29, 2010
Toast to the finer things in life – pinots, merlots and gumbos – as more than 75 of New Orleans’ best restaurants pair up with 175 of the world’s finest wineries. Spirits are always high at this annual celebration of New Orleans’ culinary creativity event.

Greek Festival May 28-30, 2010
“Greece on the Bayou,” an annual Hellenic party with a uniquely New Orleans flair. Mouthwatering Greek food, delightful drinks and authentic dancing and music for the whole family.

Congratulations to our New Orleans Saints for the Superbowl XLIV victory over the Indianapolis Colts.  This win means so much for the city of New Orleans and has put this great city in such a positive light to the rest of the country and the world. New Orleans did not fall short on the celebration. Bourbon Street and the French Quarter was a sea of fans wearing black and gold.

 The New Orleans Saints will celebrate the sweet victory with the city today during the Saints parade that rolls through downtown.  The parade is scheduled to begin at 5pm and will end at Mardi Gras World.  Blaine Kern Studios at Mardi Gras World is helping organize this event.For the first time ever, spectators will see the signature floats from Zulu, Rex, Muses and more come together in one parade. 

Fans coming in from out of town for the week’s Mardi Gras and Saints festivities can stay at the Dauphine Orleans and enjoy rates starting at only $99.  Click here to make your New Orleans hotel reservation. Who Dat!

Fleetwood Mac in the New Orleans Arena cetainly did not disappoint.  The concert was fantastic!  The energy and music of the band was truly incredible and was only reveled by the excitement and nostalgia of the audience.  There were tears of joy and screams of people singing along to the music.  It was truly a terrific evening and a perfect fit in the Big Easy.

Great food and drink, music, fun and…. Golf!?  Yes, in New Orleans we even know how to make a “festival” out of golf.  As the PREMIER Golfing event in New Orleans, the Zurich Classic gets better every year.  Food booths from the best of New Orleans’ restaurants, live music from Better than Ezra, the Coca-Cola Grille, and golf greats such as Kenny Perry and David Toms make this an event you will not want to miss.   Join us April 20 – 26, 2009- hope to see you here!!!

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