NEW ORLEANS  Beginning Jan. 6, also known as King’s Day, King Cake Drive-Thru will offer a curated selection of Greater New Orleans’ king cakes at your convenience throughout the Mardi Gras season. It will be located at Duckworth Tires’ parking lot, 1009 Metairie Rd., Metairie, Louisiana, 70005.

Chicago-born transplant to New Orleans, Mike Graves, owner of bof bars, a local novelty ice cream company, came up with this idea with his fiancée.

“If New Orleans can do drive-thru daiquiris, it surely can do a King Cake Drive-Thru,” says Graves.

As the 2024 Carnival season drew closer, plans began to form over the holidays, and King Cake Drive-Thru was born. Metairie was chosen specifically to hopefully provide a willing neighborhood accessibility to many different bakeries across the Greater New Orleans area.

A community driven business, King Cake Drive-Thru is not just for the well-known bakery names but also a platform for businesses without their own store-front, as well as up-and-coming bakers.

Expect king cakes from local favorites such as Gambino’s, Brennan’s, Gracious Bakery and Bittersweet Confections. Other lesser known but equally delicious king cakes include Clesi’s Crawfish King Cakes, Empanola’s Guava Cream Cheese King Cakes, Kimi Bakes King Cake Cream Puffs, Vietnamese Doughnguyener’s King Cakes and so much more for the weekly rotating menu.

Other convenience items will be offered such as a party pack complete with plates, napkins, utensils and a king cake knife for on-the-go use.

Graves emphasizes, “Keep your kids in the car. Don’t worry about parking. Pull up and head out. You can grab a favorite or snag a new king cake on the way to the office or on the way home for the family.”

Plans for another King Cake Drive-Thru pop-up location in Houston, Texas is in the works for later in the Mardi Gras season.

Dates/Times:

King Cake Drive-Thru will begin operations on King’s Day, Jan. 6, at 7 a.m. (1009 Metairie Road, Metairie, Louisiana, 70005).

Hours of operation are Friday thru Sunday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (or until sold out) throughout the Mardi Gras season.

To keep up with the weekly rotating menu, follow King Cake Drive-Thru via @kingcakedrivethru (Instagram), @kingcakedrivethru (Tiktok), and ‘King Cake Drive-Thru’ (Facebook).

KING CAKE HUB 2024

King Cake Hub Returns 1/6/24

Contact: Jennifer Samuels, King Cake Hub

(504) 616-6739 (cell)

JennSamuels@gmail.com

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Calling all King Cake Enthusiasts. Jennifer Samuels, owner of King Cake Hub, announced multiple parties to celebrate the beginning of the 2024 Carnival season. 

The King Cake Monarch will also be invited back to celebrate the opening of the King Cake Hub at 1464 S. Broad. The doors open and the party starts again welcome customers for the first day of the King Cake Hub, Josh Paxton will be playing Carnival favorites in the beer garden as well as HEY Coffee Co selling coffee and Paw Paws Donuts serving their amazing cream filled donuts. 

This will be King Cake Hub’s sixth year selling a wide assortment of the best king cakes you have ever and never tasted and will include a variety of more than 70 cakes from Bittersweet, Breads on Oak, Brennan’s, Bywater Bakery, Caluda’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, District, Hi Do Bakery, Gracious, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, NOCCA, Sugar Love, Nolita, Mad Matter Bakery, Marguerite’s King Cakes, La Vie En Rose and more as well as a number of king cake related sweets and other merchandise.

Many purists blame people eating king cake out of season for all kinds of calamities from hurricanes to dreary Saints seasons. While our extensive research can’t substantiate those claims we can conclusively say that king cake causes maximum joy when shared during the festivities of the Carnival season. So much so that we can’t wait a minute longer that necessary to start eating and sharing with all our fans. 

King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm daily beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Delivery will be available through D’livery and is scheduled to start the week of 1/8. King Cake Hub will only be operating out of the Zony Mash location to ensure our loyal customers get that wonderful overwhelming experience that is King Cake Hub! Stay tuned for more info via King Cake Hub’s social media sites on Facebook and Instagram.

1464 S Broad Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

Acquistapace’s Queen Cake Marries Two Louisiana Delicacies in One Amazing Cake

POSTED BY: KATY 

South Louisiana is known for a wide variety of delicious food: muffalettas, boiled crawfish, grilled oysters, po boys of all varieties, and more. This time of year, however, we are generally focused on just one of our favorites: king cake! (we will soon flip over to crawfish). Long-time, family-owned grocery store, Acquistapace’s in Covington has taken our king cake obsession, swirled it with another south Louisiana favored food and come up with one delicious result: The Queen Cake.

Queen Cake is similar to a berry chantilly cake. It has strawberries and mascarpone cream cheese sandwiched between layers of cake and then it’s topped with even more berries, more mascarpone and whipped cream. In stead of vanilla cake, however, this one features king cake! There are hints of cinnamon throughout the cake and granulated sugar is sprinkled on top.

It’s not surprising this treat is found at Acquistapace’s deep in the heart of Covington. Acquistapace’s has been part of the Covington community since 1963 and they know what their audience likes! They are probably best known for their beer, wine, and spirits selection, but they have a few other tricks up their sleeve–like this cake! Personally I love their meat prices and am sure to pick something up whenever I’m in the neighborhood. As a family-owned grocery store with deep roots in the community, they know what their customers like! This time of year you can find their store full of their king cakes but also full of king cakes from all over the area including a number of bakery cakes produced on the south shore like Caluda’s and Haydel’s.

So go ahead and do yourself a favor before the season is over–run over to Acquistapaces and pick up a Queen’s Cake. That little taste of strawberry will have you ready for spring!

Do you love king cake? We have a guide to all the king cake on the Northshore right here.

MARDI GRAS 2024

Dong Phuong king cakes are back! Here’s where to find them in Greater New Orleans

by: Bella Dardano

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — King cake season kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 6, and for Dong Phuong king cake fans, the season is starting a bit earlier.

In a post on Instagram, the bakery revealed its official resellers for the 2024 Mardi Gras season.

New Orleans brewery crafts locally brewed, non-alcoholic beer

According to the post, Dong Phoung king cakes will be available at the following locations starting Jan. 4.

• Adams Street Grocery
• 1309 Adams St., New Orleans
• Amore Bakery and Cafe
• 307 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna
• Bao Asian Market
• 17316 Airline Highway, Prairieville
• Blazin Cajun Gulfport
• 2517 28th St., Gulfport, Mississippi
• Bourree
• 1510 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans
• Caffe Latte Da!
• 5860 Citrus Blvd., Harahan
• Golden Koi Restaurant
• 1600 N. Highway 190, Covington
• Hi-5
• 5953 W. Park Ave, Houma
• Flavors Snoballs & Ice Cream
• 500 Vintage Drive, Kenner
• Jazzy Pete’s Poboys
• 2117 Gause Blvd. East, Slidell
• Joey Jeanfreau’s Meats
• 2324 Paris Road, Chalmette
• John & Anna Coffee Bean
• 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge
• Juniors on Harrison
• 789 Harrison Ave., New Orleans
• Killer Poboys
• 811 Conti St., New Orleans
• Mr. Bubbles Sandwich House Gretna
• 925 Behrman Highway #12, Gretna
• Nesbit’s Poeyfarre Market
• 925 Poeyfarre St., New Orleans
• Pho Cong Noodles & Grill
• 1200 Bus U.S.-190, Covington
• Pho Grace
• 2728 W. Thomas St., Hammond
• River Road Market and Deli
• 13572 River Road, Destrehan
• Sweet Society
• 1509 Government St., Baton Rouge
• Urban South Brewery
• 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans
• Viet Kitchen
• 3415 U.S.-190, Mandeville
• Waveland Pharmacy
• 112 Auderer Blvd., Waveland, Mississippi
• Zuppardo’s Supermarket
• 5010 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie

The post also stated that those interested in grabbing the sweet parade route snack should check with each location about when the king cakes will arrive as availability varies.

For more information about Dong Phuong king cakes, visit the Dong Phuong Bakery website.

FAN EXPO

New Orleans | January 5-7

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If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You'll feel out of this world – and right at home.

Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO New Orleans. All 30,000 of them.

Show Hours:

Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM

Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM

^ Special Preview on Friday at 1 PM for VIP, Ultimate, and 3-Day pass holders who purchase in advance.

City of New Orleans Encourages Residents to Participate in the Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program to Rebuild Wetlands 

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today reminded residents of the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program to restore our wetlands. For over 25 years, this program has contributed to the restoration of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge, while preventing them from being placed in landfills. The trees also create an important habitat for birds, fish, crabs, crawfish and shrimp. 

"Every year, our Christmas trees bring light and happiness into our homes, but their significance goes far beyond spreading holiday joy," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "Recycling and placing these trees along our eroding coastline to help rebuild our wetlands will assist in the effort to protect our great city and state for generations to come. This robust tree recycling program is another example of how New Orleans will continue to lead in combatting the global climate crisis while promoting innovative opportunities to create a better, greener and more vibrant community. So far, recycled trees have restored an area of marsh equal to approximately 200 football fields. Thank you to our residents who continue to donate their Christmas trees year after year to enhance our coastline restoration efforts."

The program is coordinated by the City's Office of Resilience and Sustainability (ORS) and Department of Sanitation, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Louisiana National Guard.  

“We’re bringing attention to the Christmas Tree Recycling Program today because Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are popular days for New Orleanians to buy and decorate live Christmas trees,” said Director of Economic Development Jeff Schwartz. “The City can only accept trees without tinsel and flocking, and we ask residents to please consider this while decorating your tree.” 

“While we are making great progress, protecting our natural resources remains more important than ever for New Orleans,” said ORS Deputy Chief Resilience Officer Greg Nichols. "The Christmas Tree Recycling Program is a great way for residents to get involved in the fight to restore our coast.”  

Residents are encouraged to place their trees curbside for collection by Department of Sanitation contractors from Jan. 8 - 12, 2024. Trees cannot be flocked, and all ornamentation must be removed before placing them on the curb.  Once they are collected, they will be sorted, bundled and airlifted by helicopter and dropped in targeted sections of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge. The City’s goal is to collect 10,000 trees this year.  

“The annual Christmas Tree Drop represents a long-standing partnership between the Louisiana National Guard and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service," said Louisiana National Guard, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gabriel Ruiz. "It benefits the City of New Orleans and surrounding coastal environment, while also providing valuable training hours for our pilots and crewmembers of the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment."

“I’d like to thank the residents of New Orleans for sharing their Christmas trees with us each year and making their contribution to coastal restoration," said USFWS Refuge Manager Shelley Stiaes. "Their tradition of donating Christmas trees is helping to rebuild our coastline and build habitat for wildlife."

The Historic New Orleans Collection

Saturday, January 6, is #TwelfthNight: the official beginning of #Carnival season, and you're invited to celebrate with us at The Shop at The Collection!

From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., don your festive finery and enjoy music from Treme Brass Band, pose at our Carnival shimmer wall photo station, or decorate your very own Mardi Gras mask. Admission is free!

RSVP to the Facebook event: https://brnw.ch/21wFMV4

New this year, we are excited to partner with Black-owned bakeries from the King Cake Connection, including Adrians Bakery, Violaheritagebreads, A.J. Treats, Heavenly Sweets LLC, MadiCakez, and NOLA Cookie Co., whose king cakes and Carnival-themed treats will be for sale throughout the season.

The Shop is also excited to introduce Mardi Gras-themed items from two new vendors: Conrad Rose and DomChanel Mixed Media Arts.

We'll see you Saturday!

Organ demonstrations

Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.

Barbara S. Beckman Music Room, 520 Royal Street

Free admission and no RSVP required

Join THNOC staff for a short program exploring the history of the beautifully restored Aeolian residential player pipe organ. Listen to a musical demonstration and discover the significance of this rare and technologically advanced musical instrument.

In the early 20th century, having a player organ in the home was a luxury reserved for the most opulent residences, allowing the owner to have access to recorded music before radios and phonographs were commonplace. Tobacco magnate William Ratcliffe Irby remodeled the property at 520 Royal Street—now part of THNOC’s exhibition center—to serve as his personal residence starting in 1918. In the process he installed a player organ in the entry room to his lavish third-floor apartment. The instrument, built by the Aeolian Company of New York, is one of a handful that has survived to this day in its original location and in working condition, after a meticulous restoration by the Holtkamp Organ Company.

The Historic New Orleans Collection

520 and 533 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA

70130

(504) 523-4662

What does "uxorious" mean?

Luxurious but tasteful

Being fond of ones wife

Being boring and complacent

Apathetic to wealth and luxury

To celebrate National Bobblehead Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobblehead featuring the LSU Tigers’ current live mascot Mike VII. The limited-edition bobblehead is being released in conjunction with National Bobblehead Day, which is celebrated annually on January 7th. The Museum is celebrating starting today and going through Monday with dozens of new bobblehead releases including this new bobblehead. The special edition bobblehead is being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

The bobbleheads are now available in our online store at the following link.

• The bobbleheads, which are expected to ship in February, are now available at this link.
• Each bobblehead is individually numbered to only 2,024.
• The bobbleheads are $30 each plus an $8 flat-rate shipping charge per order.
• This marks the first bobblehead of LSU’s current live Mike the Tiger mascot, and it features Mike the Tiger positioned on an LSU logo-shaped base bearing his name.
• Known as Harvey, Mike the Tiger (aka Mike VII) was introduced to the LSU community on August 21st, 2017, the first day of classes at LSU. A Siberian-Bengal mix, Mike was donated to LSU by a sanctuary called “Wild at Heart Wildlife Center” in Okeechobee, Florida. LSU’s live mascot program celebrated 87 years in 2023. Mike I arrived on campus on October 21st, 1936. Mike the Tiger is the only live tiger living on a college campus in the U.S. The Tiger Habitat, located on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, sits between the Bernie Moore Track Stadium and the Pete Maravich Assembly Center is across the street from Tiger Stadium.
• "We’re excited to be releasing this bobblehead featuring LSU’s live Mike the Tiger Mascot in conjunction with National Bobblehead Day,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said. “We know how passionate LSU fans are about their school and bobbleheads, so we expect this bobblehead to be extremely popular.”
• The officially licensed bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
• The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, which is located at 170 S. 1st. St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, opened to the public on February 1st, 2019. The HOF and Museum also produces high quality, customized bobbleheads for retail sale as well as organizations, individuals, and teams across the country.

514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116

P: (504) 944-8461

SATURDAY JAN 6 OPEN AT 11 AM FOR LUNCH

THE JAYWALKERS11:00AM-1:45PM

BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS2:15PM-6PM

JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES6:30PM-9:30PM

PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL10:00PM-2:00AM

PAGGY PRINE & SOUTHERN SOUL

OPEN EARLY ON SATURDAY

SUNDAY JAN 7 OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH

YOUSE1:15PM-5:00PM

MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM

MONDAY JAN 8 OPEN AT 1:00 PM

THE RUG CUTTERS 1:15PM-5:00PM

JON RONIGER5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

King Cake & Canines

In collaboration with Sticky Fingers Dough Co. and Queenfisher Bakery, visit Dime Store Cowgirl for a King Cake & Canines event on Saturday, January 6. From 12-4 p.m., snag a few slices of freshly baked king cake, sip on mocktails, browse the gift shop, and hang out with adoptable pets from Take Paws Rescue.

Dime Store Cowgirl is located at 8128 Oak Street

Dominic Massa

We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.

Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong

• Jan 6 (Sat) 1 p.m.
• American
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• Denton, TX The Super Pit
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• Jan 11 (Thu) 6 p.m.
• American
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•  Florida Atlantic
• Retro Night (Retro Bucket Hat Giveaway)
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• NEW ORLEANS Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse
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• Jan 14 (Sun) 2 p.m.
• American
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•  Tulsa
• Tulsa, OK Donald W Reynolds Center
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• Listen History
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• Jan 17 (Wed) 7 p.m.
• American
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• Birmingham, AL Bartow Arena
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Mardi Gras Indian Presentation

Jan. 6, 2:00 PM - Sanctuary

Join us for a presentation and Q&A with two Mardi Gras Indian Queens - Big Queen Yellow Pocahontas and Big Queen Cinnamon Black. Learn more about this special and historic New Orleans tradition as we begin the Mardi Gras season!

St Charles Avenue Baptist Church 

7100 St. Charles Avenue, 

New Orleans, LA 70118

Allison 'Tootie' Montana, famed Mardi Gras Indian, to be honored in New Orleans

The Black Catholic culture-bearer helmed the Black Masking tradition for more than 50 years until his death in 2005 at the age of 82.

NATE TINNER-WILLIAMS

Upcoming celebrations in New Orleans will honor Big Chief Allison “Tootie” Montana, a famed Mardi Gras Indian known for transforming and pacifying the tradition after its extended violent period during the mid-20th century.

On Jan. 6, a blessing ceremony will take place at the late culture-bearer’s memorial statue in Louis Armstrong Park in the Tremé neighborhood at 2pm CT. The date marks Tootie Montana Day in the City of New Orleans, which created the annual civic celebration in 2012. 

It is also the Feast of the Epiphany—following Twelfth Night in the Crescent City, which kicks off the region’s well-known Carnival season, engendering weeks of parades and other celebrations featuring the cultural community Montana helped revitalize.

“Each year we strive to keep his legacy, the legacy of the Black Masking tradition across the city and the Backatown neighborhood history at the forefront through education, community enrichment and involvement, celebration and preservation,” the annual Montana Day organizers said in a statement.

On Dec. 7, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) will screen the 1976 short documentary film “Black Indians of New Orleans” at 1pm, showcasing the late Dr. Maurice Martinez’s in-depth look at the history of the art form.

Dating back to at least the mid-19th century, the longstanding African-American communal tradition involves months of costume creation among the city’s dozens of tribes, leading up to their carnival season debut each year. The confluence of African and Native American cultures is thought to have arisen from early interactions between the two oppressed communities in Louisiana around the turn of the 18th century.

Statue of Montana in Louis Armstrong Park. (Wikipedia Commons)

A second documentary, “Testimony of a Big Chief,” created in the 1990s by Will Horton, was originally scheduled to screen alongside “Black Indians of New Orleans” at NOMA, following nearly two decades of obscurity following its presumed loss during Hurricane Katrina. It was rediscovered in 2022 and screened at Loyola University New Orleans in early December of this year.

Unforeseen circumstances have resulted in the reduction of the NOMA show to one screening only, that of Dr. Martinez’s film. 

Montana, a Black Catholic who was for more than a half-century embedded in the tradition as leader of the Yellow Pocahontas Tribe, features in both films as the “chief of chiefs” across tribes, helping to unify and popularize Black Masking in its modern form.

His influence helped bring about the characteristic bold colors and loud flourishes now ubiquitous among the various tribal suits. This aspect of the Mardi Gras Indians quickly overtook the previously violent nature of the parades and appearances, as healthy competition developed over who could produce the most elaborate costumes in time for the big reveal—in modern times, “Super Sunday,” the Sunday closest to the Feast of St. Joseph in March.

While giving a speech to the New Orleans City Council in 2005, Montana died of a heart attack, after which he was honored throughout the city by his fellow Masking Indians and supporters, who have continued to preserve his legacy.

They will be among those present at his commemorations this January, the latter two of which are open to the public. No advance registration is required but tickets can be reserved for NOMA, which includes admission to the film screening. More information can be found on the museum website.

Immersive Mardi Gras Exhibits at JAMNOLA

To celebrate The New Year and the start of carnival season, JAMNOLA is offering $24.24 tickets through Wednesday, January 31! Patrons can take a tour of the funhouse museum and view the immersive Mardi Gras exhibits which include a room decked out in over 20,000 recycled beads. Tickets can be purchased here.

JAMNOLA is located at 2832 Royal Street

James Michalopoulos

617 Bienville Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130-2208, United States

Join us for the Michalopoulos Gallery's annual kick off to Carnival! View James' lastest paintings, enjoy a slice of king cake, and groove to the Dapper Dandies before heading to the Joan of Arc parade! 

5-7pm

Twelfth Night Celebration at the Sazerac House

101 Magazine St., 504-910-0100

sazerachouse.com

The Sazerac House is hosting a "Cheers to Carnival'' event at 5 p.m. on Twelfth Night, January 6, to kick off the Carnival Season. Admission to the event is $10 and includes three cocktails, King Cake samples, access to the Elektra Glitter Bar and entertainment by DJ87.

The event will begin with a communal Toast of Twelfth Night with the Mardi Gras Ojen Cocktail. Here, you can mingle with members of the iconic Mardi Gras Krewes while enjoying themed cocktails and Sazerac House's Pralines and Cream King Cake. Also, Sazerac House will be hosting The Golden Geaux-Cup Competition where the winner of the best decorated toast-ware will receive a prize. The celebration will end just in time for guests to continue the fun with the Joan of Arc parade.

In Person

Expressions of America

January 6

Expressions of America

 (January 9, 10, 12 & 14)

5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

BUY TICKETS

Our newest attraction brings history to life like never before! Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show that combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict.

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

info@nationalww2museum.org

504-528-1944

Hello Harmony Street Neighbors and Friends: 

WE ARE BACK!!!

In honour of Ed Harris's BIG BIRTHDAY, we are proud to bring you 

Pete Roze Jazz Trio

They will play on 1220 Harmony Street Porch (The Gomez Tiffany Box)

JAN 6TH 6PM TO 8PM

It is going to be cold.. so wear your electric blankets. 

What is the smallest species of bear?

Panda bear

Sun bear

Polar bear

Black bear

What is the smallest species of bear?

The sun bear is the smallest species of bear, with adult individuals weighing between 60-150 pounds.



Did You Know? The life expectancy for bears out in the wild can reach up to 25 years. In captivity, they can live twice as long with enough food and care. 

LSU Gymnastics 

Happy meet day to all who celebrate

No. 14 Ohio State

PMAC

LSU Gymnastics 

The Tigers start the 2024 season with a WIN in Baton Rouge!

• Next events:
• Thursday 01/04/2024, 
• 5:00PM - 7:45PM

Harry Mayronne and Rebecca Leigh

16th annual Joan of Arc Parade, Saturday, Jan. 6

• starts at 7pm
• 16th annual Joan of Arc parade, celebrating her birthday
• officially kicks off the Mardi Gras season
• Portraying King Charles XII- Louis Michot
• Portraying Queen Yolande of Aragon- Hannah Kreiger-Benson
• Portraying the Maid of Orleans, Jeanne d'Arc- Marley Marsalis

 Frank Perez

The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture

Public 

The Lord of Misrule and his Mystik Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers command your presence at Frank’s Annual 12th Night Party.

The party returns to the new Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture! It’s in the same building complex but the entrance is now on N. Rampart. The doors open at 7:00pm.

New this year—A tribute to the history of Gay Carnival. You don’t want to miss this homage to a uniquely New Orleans tradition. This will be followed by the traditional procession of previous Grand Revelers and the presentation of Grand Reveler IX, to be followed by the Meeting of the Courts of the Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers and the Krewe of Queenateenas. Presentation begins at 7:30-ish.

$40 gets you admission to the party (includes food, an open bar, and the museum), as well as a year-long membership in the Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers. Admission may also include a custom-made, commemorative pin.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../mystik-krewe-de-la-rue...

You can also purchase admission pins in person from Frank Perez or any previous Grand Reveler (Jeff Palmquist, Will Antill, Felicia Phillips, Frank Perez, Duaine Daniels, Misti Gaither, Cody D. McLain.) Admission at the door is $45.

As usual, the party will feature lots of booze, delicious food, scantily clad eye candy, and great people. A grand, gay time will be had by all so join us as we kick off Carnival Season!

Who will be crowned Grand Reveler IX? Find out on Twelfth Night!

The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture

325 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3115, United States

What does "uxorious" mean?

Luxurious but tasteful

Being fond of ones wife

Being boring and complacent

Apathetic to wealth and luxury

What does "uxorious" mean?

Being fond of ones wife

uxorious \ˌəkˈsôrēəs\

Definition: excessively or foolishly fond of or submissive to one's wife

Origin: Middle English via Old French from Latin uxoriosus, from uxor ('wife')

Example: He was so uxorious that he couldn't make any decision without consulting his wife first.

Being fond of ones wife is an apt description of what "uxorious" means. It refers to an individual, usually a man, who is overly attached, devoted, or subservient to their wife. This term implies a sense of extreme affection or adoration, often to the point of being excessively submissive or controlled by their spouse. An uxorious person may prioritize their wife's desires above their own, seeking her approval for any decision or action. While it is important to value and cherish one's partner, being uxorious suggests an imbalanced dynamic where one's own independence and decision-making abilities are compromised.

Sat.

Jan 6

AT

TEXAS A&M

Bryan-College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)

7:30 PM CT

The musicians appearing at the Palm Court are some of the legends of New Orleans music. We have live music five nights a week - dinner 7pm til 11pm. The Palm Court is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but is available for private party bookings on those days We take group bookings up to 180 persons any day or night of the week. A variety of options are open to such groups and we are very happy to work with our clients to provide their group with a customized evening of entertainment and catering according to their needs.

Reservations Suggested

(504) 525-0200

January 2024

6

7:30 pm

Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band

7

7:30 pm

Duke Heitger & Crescent City Joymakers

8

7:30 pm

Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band

1 event,

9

7:30 pm

Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band

1 event,

10

7:30 pm

Tom Fischer & Marla Dixon w/Sunday Night Swingsters

2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119



Sat, January 6, 2024

8:00 PM

Creole String Beans

Thu, January 11, 2024

8:00 PM

Anais St. John presents: “Simply the Best” The Tina Turner Story, ft. Kyle Cripps, Brian Q

TICKETS

18 and over

Fri, January 12, 2024

8:00 PM

Albert Castiglia

TICKETS

21 and over

Sat, January 13, 2024

8:00 PM

Neil Werries & Elsah / Feufollet

TICKETS

21 and over

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Sun, January 14, 2024

1:00 AM

Post Radiators Show with Joe Krown Trio + Papa Mali

POST RADIATORS LATE SATURDAY / EARLY SUNDAY SHOW

KERMITS TREME MOTHER IN LAW LOUNGE!!!!!!

 Mondays Mike Jones at 6

Tuesdays Irvin Mayfield and Kermit Ruffins at 6

Wednesdays YoshitakeZ2 trio at 6

Thursday’s No Boss Jazz Band at 6 Along with stake night

Fridays ladies night with DJ Tasha at 7

Saturdays Kermit Ruffins at 8

Sundays Smoke Out at 4:20

Call more information text 504-435-8763  ”

• 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 814-1819

Carnival Kickoff with Flagboy Giz & DJ Raj Smoove

• 8:30 pm - 2:00 am | Saturday January 06, 2024
• Three Keys | Ace Hotel New Orleans
• 600 Carondelet St
• Free

Join Lakeside Shopping Center as we welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus with their friends Rudolph, Frosty and other Christmas favorites!

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA, 70002

Capture your family memory with a visit and photo with Santa!

North Pole Express Train | 10:15 am

Train rides for your little elves begin at 10:15 am!

North Pole Express Train is open:

Thru - January 7, 2024

Monday–Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm

Sunday: Noon – 6 pm

$2/ride - Cash Only

St Ann Wine Bar

•  · 22 St Ann Drive, Mandeville, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (985) 249-9801

The New Orleans Saints host the Atlanta Falcons at noon next Sunday in a game that's a must-win for the Saints to stay in the playoff hunt.

The game in the Caesars Superdome will be shown on CBS.

The Saints (8-8) beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-13 to create a tie atop the NFC South, but the only way Dennis Allen's squad can win the division is to take down the Falcons and have the Buccaneers lose on the road to the Carolina Panthers on the final weekend of the regular season. The Bucs-Panthers game also kicks off at noon.

With 1 game to go, the Saints have 2 paths to the playoffs. Here's how they could get there.

BY LUKE JOHNSON

After an impressive and much-needed Week 17 win on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints have two paths to reach the playoffs with one game to go — and both will require help from some downtrodden teams.

The Saints are still alive in the races for both the NFC South and the NFC’s No. 7 seed. They are one of three teams with chances to win the division, and one of four teams with a shot at claiming the final wild card spot. Despite all the teams still in contention, the Saints’ path is fairly straightforward, if unlikely.

All of this is contingent on the Saints beating the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 — a loss would eliminate the Saints from the discussion.

In order to win the division, the Saints need perhaps the most unlikely outcome of the weekend to unfold: Not only must the Saints beat the Falcons, but the Buccaneers must lose to the Carolina Panthers on the road.

The Panthers, of course, own the NFL’s worst record at 2-14. Predictably, the Panthers also have the NFL’s worst scoring differential at -171. Counting on them is not a good place to be in, but a Carolina win is just improbable, not impossible.

Carolina’s two wins this season have come against two teams still in the playoff hunt (Houston and Atlanta). The Buccaneers also only beat the Panthers by three points in the teams’ first meeting this season.

It’s worth pointing out that the Saints are the only NFC South team who can make the postseason as a wild card. If the Bucs win, they win the division and will be the NFC’s No. 4 seed.

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) and New Orleans Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo (29) tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) in the second half of the Saints’ 23-13 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Fla.

STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK

If Tampa loses, it will automatically miss the postseason. Either the Saints or Falcons would win the division — with the Falcons only hope being to win in Week 18 and take the division on the strength of a three-way tiebreaker.

As for the wild card, the Saints need two things to happen in addition to them taking care of business against the Falcons: The Chicago Bears need to beat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, and the Arizona Cardinals need to beat the Seattle Seahawks in Phoenix. Both of those games will be played in the afternoon window after the Saints-Falcons game.

At various points this season, the Bears looked like one of the NFL’s worst teams, but since the Saints beat them in New Orleans, they’ve won five of seven, with wins against the Falcons, Lions and Vikings.

The Cardinals own one of the worst records in football at 4-12, but they’ve shown some admirable pluck this season and have knocked off some heavyweights, beating both the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles.

Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.

• Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
• Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Price: Free
• Chafunkta Brewing Company
• 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
• (985) 869-0716

Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.

 NOLA Jitterbugs

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

Tickets

nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

Public 

Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!

Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!

Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!

6-7pm Intro to Swing

For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.

7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level

This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.

No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!

SIGN UP HERE:

https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

• 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 528-3805

10

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States

Penny's Cafe

 · 

THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95

All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!

11am-7:30pm

• 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 272-0262

 Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

 · New Orleans 

Fried catfish starting at noon every Friday at the mother-in-law lounge all day long

• 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 814-1819

1

TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

KEITH DUNCAN MURAL DEDICATION

Saturday, January 13 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Major drum roll, please! Join us as we celebrate the dedication of Drum Major of Nola, the latest installment of New Orleans’ signature multi mural collection, Unframed presented by The Helis Foundation, a project of Arts New Orleans.

High step your way to the O on Saturday, January 13, and enjoy free admission, music from St. Augustine's Marching 100, sweet treats, giveaways and more from 1 to 3 p.m. to celebrate this latest mural masterpiece by legendary New Orleans artist Keith Duncan!

This event is free and open to all, but advanced registration is requested.

RSVP

610 Stompers Debutante Ball "Pop Stars: The Errors Tour"

 The Fillmore New Orleans

$75 - $125

Sat, Jan 13

8:00pm

Party with the Stompers

It's time to dance, sing, and have a blast with your favorite pop stars! Don't miss out on this extraordinary experience. Grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready for a night of non-stop fun.

Get your Pop Star themed costumes ready (get creative, people) and dance the night away with us Saturday, January 13th at The Fillmore New Orleans. Your ticket to 610: Pop Stars includes open bar, late night pizza, live entertainment by New Orleans' own My So Called Band and Johnny Sketch and the Blue Notes. You will also be the first to witness the official debut of 2024 dances. There is no better ticket in town!

Need some costume inspiration? Be sure to follow us on social media, we've got some good stuff in store for you.

No ticket sales at the door. 21+ to attend.

No tickets will be sold at the door. MUST BE 21+

The Fillmore New Orleans

6 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

Tickets

bit.ly/4aogfPR

Public 

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FAMILY DAY

Race over for a truly wild experience featuring ostrich, camel and zonkeys races.

Skip the line on race day, reserve your tickets today through Ticketmaster! Click 'Find Tickets' to the right or click here: https://bit.ly/4aogfPR to get yours today!

GENERAL ADMISSION: $10

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

2899 Fortin St, New Orleans, LA 70119-2801, United States

Rex den open house will offer a glimpse into the makings of Mardi Gras

Tori McRoberts Hoffpauir of YouthForce NOLA and her children, Lucia, 3, left, and Joshua, 5, look at Mardi Gras floats in the Rex den in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

• STAFF PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD

Ever wanted to see the Boeuf Gras up close?

Take a gander at the King of Carnival's throne?

It is a month before Twelfth Night and the official beginning of the Carnival season and time to make plans to journey behind the scenes of the Rex parade in a special tour that benefits the Friends of the Cabildo.

The Rex Den Showing Open House and Float Viewing will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 13, 2024, at the 2531 S. Claiborne Ave. location that houses the majestic floats that will roll this season on Feb. 13.

From the iconic floats of the parade like the Butterfly King to His Majesty's Bandwagon, the signature aspects of the procession will be there along with floats that will provide a glimpse into the 2024 theme.

The den also is home to a museum of the Rex Organization and Rex Mart.

Tickets start at $40. Visit friendsofthecabildo.org.

Professor Carl Nivale

Welcoming the new marching krewe, Krewe Mosaïque! They have their first parade on January 13th, from Armstrong Park to Ursuline Convent. Your favorite Professor and Grand Marshal Marty Graw look forward to being there!

#Carnival2024 #MardiGras2024 #OurCarnivalHeritage #krewemosaique

https://www.axios.com/.../new-krewe-mardi-gras-parade...

A new walking krewe will debut for Mardi Gras 2024, marching through the French Quarter on Jan. 13.

Why it matters: The event fills in an otherwise parade-free weekend during the weekslong celebration of Carnival in New Orleans.

What's happening: Krewe Mosaïque will march for 12 blocks from Armstrong Park to the Ursuline Convent for the first time.

• This year's krewe will max out at 200 members, and organizers are putting an emphasis on DIY elements, handmade throws and cultural or historical relevance to the city.
• The idea stems from the krewe's founding members preference for DIY costuming and contraption-building.

What she's saying: "Everything is bright and colorful and very unique unto themselves, but when we come together, it's this beautiful experience, like a mosaic," says Krewe Mosaïque founder Terese Aiello.

Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The "perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality", don't miss Brian live at Orpheum Theater Sunday January 14th!

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129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112

Harmony Street Society To Host Free Tax Workshops For Local Musicians

 OFFBEAT STAFF

The Harmony Street Society will once again offer free workshops this fall and winter to assist musicians in the New Orleans area with their tax-related matters. These workshops provide valuable insights into navigating the often complex world of taxes, ensuring musicians stay tax-compliant and informed.

The details of the workshops are as follows:

Workshop 3 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 17, 2024

• A step-by-step walkthrough of preparing your 2023 tax return using your phone.

Workshop 4 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 31, 2024

• A repeat of Workshop 3, with additional tips for handling missing documents.

These Harmony Street Society workshops provide an excellent opportunity for musicians in the New Orleans area to gain essential knowledge and guidance on tax-related matters. 

ALL WORKSHOPS HELD IN PERSON AT THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM. All workshops are free to attend, and those interested should register with jim@harmonystreetsociety.org. For those unable to attend in person, the workshops will also be available for viewing on Zoom, and the Zoom link can be obtained by contacting that same email.

The Balloon Glow & Laser Show - New Orleans is at NOLA Motorsports Park.

Coming January 19th & 20th 2024! Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!

We will have a Kids Zone, with Games and Rides including trains, bounce house's, rock and much more!

Live Music for your entertainment from a variety of Artists.

Craft & Retail Vendor Booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale!

Food Vendors with bunches of fantastic Festival Style food to choose from!

Bucket List!! Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $25 per person. While supplies last and weather dependent. Announcements on rides will be made at the event.

For the Grand Finale each night after dusk... about 9pm we will have the fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show where we will light up all the balloons in unison with crowd participatory "Count Downs"! This show incorporates Music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers.. creating a Glow!

Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own "perfect" viewing spot i!

Tickets:https://www.freshtix.com/events/balloonsneworleans

FAQ:

Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.

Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.

Parking is FREE and onsite.

DATE AND TIME

January 19th - 20th, 2024

Gate opening at 5PM each day: 5:00 pm

LOCATION

 NOLA Motorsports Park

11075 Nicolle Blvd.

Avondale, LA 70094

Les Fous du Carnaval

Friday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m., Marigny and French Quarter

Founded in 2022, the 100-person parade is composed of the marching clubs the Krewe of Goddesses, Flora and Fauna, and the Hellarious Wingnuts — accompanied by brass bands. The parade kicks off at the intersection of Chartres and Frenchmen streets, proceeds to Royal Street where it turns left, then left again onto St. Philip Street and right onto Decatur Street,

WYES New Orleans· 

Give the gift of king cake this holiday season! We can't think of a tastier gift.

Mark your calendars WYES KING CAKE AND CONVERSATION is back!!!!!!!

Join us for a king cake tasting and conversation in celebration of all things Carnival on Sat., Jan. 20th from 1-3pm at WYES.

Tickets are $25.

BUY NOW: https://kingcakewyes.eventbrite.com

WYES KING CAKE AND CONVERSATION

Saturday, January 20, 2024

1-3pm

WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media

916 Navarre Avenue New Orleans, LA 70124

Grande Krewe Friends...

Join us on Saturday, January 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and

embark on a journey of effervescence and sophistication at our Sparkling Wine Festival! Join us for an exquisite afternoon, where we bring together four of our favorite distributors, each presenting a curated selection to help restock after your New Year's celebration...just in time for Mardi Gras!

Explore a world of bubbles with a diverse array of sparkling wines, ranging from crisp Proseccos to luxurious Champagnes. Our distributors have handpicked the finest bottles for any occasion! Every ticket holder enjoys a 10% discount on featured wines, making it the perfect opportunity to stock up for your carnival celebrations.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this sparkling sensation! Reserve your tickets now for an evening of sophistication and taste that will leave you bubbling with joy! 🥂✨

At $45 per person, these spots will sell out fast so sign up now!

Click here to reserve a space!

 Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Jefferson Parish Schools

Kick Off Winter Coat Drive

---Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) and Jefferson Parish Schools are partnering to collect winter coats for children in need.

Their goal is to gather 100 coats to be delivered to Woodmere Elementary in Harvey on February 6, 2024.

through February 4, JPAS will host a coat drive at their East bank and Westbank theaters:

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●       Westwego Cultural Center 177 Sala Avenue, Westwego: January 25-February 4, 2024. 

Coats in good condition (only new or gently used will be accepted) for ages 4 to 14 will be received at both locations during show productions. Due to the varying sizes of middle school students, adult-size coats will be accepted and distributed appropriately.

Coats may be dropped off by appointment if donors cannot bring coats during these times:

January 25-February 4, 2024:  The Mountaintop performances at Westwego Cultural Center at 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. Coats will be collected starting one hour prior to showtime for each performance on Thursdays through Sundays from January 25 to February 4. Please visit www.jpas.org for the show schedule of The Mountaintop. Coat donations will be accepted one hour before and shows, in the lobby.

Donors need not attend events or performances to donate coats. To arrange for coat drop-offs outside of the above-listed performance dates and times, email amy@jpas.org or call 504-885-2000 ext. 212.

Saturday, January 27

2024 Bayou King Cake Festival and Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade

Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux.

By Lafourche Education Foundation38 followers

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Date and time

Saturday, January 27, 2024 · 11am - 5pm CST

Location

Downtown Thibodaux

402 West 3rd Street Thibodaux, LA 70301

Agenda

10:00 AM

Parade Begins

11:00 AM

Festival Begins

11:30 AM

Mayor Clement's Official Krewe Toast

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Band

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Souled Out

4:00 PM

King Cake Winner Annoucement

About this event

Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux!

On Saturday, January 27, enter to participate in the parade or come and watch it roll at 10:00 AM in downtown Thibodaux. Following the parade, be entertained with music from Souled Out and We & Mrs. Jones as you sample king cakes from some of your favorite bakeries and bakers alike!

Don't forget to vote for your favorite King Cake to win Best of the Bayou King Cake Festival!

VIP tickets are available!

The Rolling Stones are coming to Jazz Fest

by: Raeven Poole

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Rolling Stones are headed to Jazz Fest!

Officials with the New Orleans Jazz &Heritage Foundation announced Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the group will headline the 2024 festival.

Their only festival appearance is set for May 2 as a part of their Stone Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds.

“‘The Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest’ is a long-held prophecy coming true. The Festival thanks Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and Concerts West, for their steadfast dedication to making this once-in-a-lifetime Jazz Fest magic. The pilgrimage starts today, come get satisfied,” said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of Jazz Fest.