Enjoy the Outdoors at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

 Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

11000 Lake Forest Blvd

New Orleans LA 70127

Notes regarding time

Trails are open Monday - Saturday. Interpretive Center Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 2pm. Ranger Programs Saturdays at 11 am.

Description

The walking trails are open at Audubon Nature Center so take your kids on a nice little hike! Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is a cherished community resource. Located adjacent to Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East on 86 acres of hardwood bottomland forest, its creation was a project of the Junior League of Greater New Orleans, opening March 23, 1980. The Main Boardwalk and Adventure Trail (and restrooms) are open Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 and are monitored by rangers. The Interpretaive Center is open Thursdays & Saturdays 10 am - 2pm and the Ranger Programs are on Saturdays at 11:00 am. Click here to learn more.

Who

Everyone - family friendly.

Cost

FREE

Volunteer info:

Human Horse Races exists to provide an ethical alternative to going to the racetracks on Thanksgiving Day. People can enter races dressed as horses and raise money for LA horse sanctuaries. 

We need your help! Sign up for a 2 hour shift at one of our booths (entry booth, tickets booth, sign up table, bar, etc..). For your efforts you receive VIP Access and a Swag Bag after your shift! 

Come be a part of the fun and help contribute to our cause in a big way!

Here is the link to the SignUp Genius website: Here 

Main Event!

Our mission at The Human Horse Races is to create an unforgettable community arts experience that enriches the cultural landscape of New Orleans while promoting animal welfare and ethical entertainment. Through our annual Thanksgiving Day event, we aim to attract visitors to the city, engage locals, and contribute to the economic and cultural growth of New Orleans, while also inspiring individuals to take action towards a more compassionate and responsible future. More info at www.humanhorseraces.com

When: Nov. 28th, 2024 (5th Anniversary!)

Time: 11am-3pm

How much: $10 Early bird tickets here $15 at the door

Where: 3141 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA 70119 (Easton Park)

Anyone can sign up to race! It's $10 a team (horse + jockey), sign up is day of, first come first serve basis.

We also have costume contests! So come in your finest and potentially walk away with a handmade trophy!

^{NORD Commission Offers Free Kid Café After-School Meal Program in Partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank}

^{No Kid Hungry, Share Our Strength}

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission is pleased to announce that Kid Café, a free after-school meal program for youth ages 18 and under, is now underway. In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, No Kid Hungry, and Share Our Strength, the program ensures that low-income children at afterschool program sites across New Orleans have access to nutritious meals during the school year.

Kid Café meals are available Mon. through Fri. from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the following NORD Commission recreation centers in New Orleans:

• Cut-Off Recreation Center – 6600 Belgrade Street
• Desire/Florida Multi-Service Center – 3250 Industry Street
• Gernon Brown Recreation Center – 1001 Harrison Avenue
• Hunter’s Field Recreation Center – 1659 N. Claiborne Avenue
• Joe W. Brown Recreation Center – 5601 Read Boulevard
• Milne Recreation Center – 5420 Franklin Avenue
• Rosenwald Recreation Center – 1120 S. Broad Avenue
• Sanchez Multi-Service Center – 1616 Fats Domino Avenue
• Stallings St. Claude Recreation Center – 4300 St. Claude Avenue
• Treme Recreation Center – 900 N. Villere Street

“This free meal program is a crucial part of our commitment to ensuring that every young person in New Orleans has the nourishment they need to succeed,” said Larry Barabino, Jr., CEO of the NORD Commission. “By providing these meals at no cost, we are helping to eliminate barriers for families and supporting the health and well-being of our youth.”

Kid Café is part of NORD Commission's broader mission to provide accessible recreational and cultural opportunities, while addressing critical needs in the community.

For more information, please contact Emily Oliver, Public Outreach and Communications Director, at emily.oliver@nola.gov or 504-655-8372.

20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture GardenThis year, the New Orleans Museum of Art celebrates 20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, one of the city's favorite places for discovery, wonder, and respite. Free and open to all, NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden features world-class artwork from the 19th century to the present day, all set within the unique landscape of South Louisiana.

Open seven days a week, 10 am–6 pm.

Travel Back in Time with Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo

EXTENDED by Popular Demand

Now - January 5, 2025

Enjoy even more time with the popular Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo exhibit featuring over 50 life-size animatronic dinosaurs & dino-themed activities.

Hurry before they are extinct!

Now - January 5, 2025 only

| Daily 10AM - 5PM (Last entry 4:30PM)

Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.

Stroll through our immersive outdoor adventure at your own pace and marvel at the wonders of 65 million years ago. Encounter iconic dinosaurs such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, and Stegosaurus. Don't miss this thrilling journey into the past!

A Vanishing Bounty: Louisiana’s Coastal Environment and Culture

Explore the beauty and history of Louisiana's natural environment and the threats to its continued existence posed by human habitation.

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Orleans Parish Appreciation Days 2024 On the second Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo. On the third Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Insectarium. On the fourth Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Aquarium. *Program shifts up a week to account for Thanksgiving & Christmas break

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wednESDAY NOVEMBER 20

OPEN AT 1:00 PM

j.j. and the a-ok's

1:00pm-5:00pm

boardwalker & the 3 finger swingers

5:30PM-8:30PM

THE QUEEN & FRIENDZ

9:00PM-12:00AM

thurSDAY NOVEMBER 17

OPEN AT 1:00 PM

caleb nelson & his hot 5

1:00pm-5:00pm

CRISTINA KAMINIS & THE MIX

5:30PM-8:30PM

WOLFE JOHNS BLUES

9:00PM-12:00AM

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22

OPEN AT 11:00 aM

LES GETREX & CREOLE COOKIN'

the rug cutters

11:00aM-1:45PM

FELIPE ANTONIO'S QUINTETO

2:15PM-6PM

LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'

6:30PM-9:30PM

BETTIS AND THE 3RD DEGREE BRASS BAND

10:00PM-2:00AM

saturDAY NOVEMBER 23

OPEN AT 11:00 aM

THE JAYWALKERS

11:00PM-1:45PM

boardwalker & the 3 finger swingers

1:30PM-6PM

JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES

6:30PM-9:30PM

PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL

10:00PM-2:00AM

 FRITZELS NOVEMBER 2024 MUSIC CALENDAR

SUNDAY

1PM  DOYLE COOPER BAND (11/3&11/17) MARTY PETERS BAND (11/10&11/24)

5PM SAZERAC JAZZ BAND 

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/MIKE FULTON



MONDAY

1PM MATINEE ALL STARS BAND

5PM TIN MEN 

8PM RICHARD SCOTT AND FRIENDS 

TUESDAY

1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT ( SAZERAC BAND 11/26)

5PM COLIN MYERS ORCHESTRA 

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF 

WEDNESDAY

1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (SAZERAC BAND 11/27)

5PM BOURBON STREET STARS

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK 

THURSDAY 

12PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT  (OFF THANKSGIVING 11/28)

2PM DOYLE COOPER BAND 

5PM JOHN SAAVEDRA BAND 

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/ CHUCK BRACKMAN (W/KEVIN RAY CLARK 11/28)

FRIDAY

12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT 

2:30PM SAM FRIEND JAZZ BAND

6PM WOODIS/LANGE BAND (11/1 & 11/15 & 11/29)  SAM LOBLEY BAND (11/8 & 11/22)

9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK 

SATURDAY

12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (SAZARAC BAND 11/9)

2:30PM STEVE DETROY BAND

6PM BOURBON MATINEE JAZZ BAND W/CHUCK BRACKMAN

9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF 

Kevin Ray Clark

Clark Entertainment Consultants, LLC

619 23rd Street

Niagara Falls, NY 14301

contact: kevinclarkentertainment@gmail.com

website: www.kevinrayclark.com

nightcrawlers website: www.neworleansnightcrawlersbrassband.com

 Music Director

Fritzel's Jazz Pub

"Bourbon Street's oldest jazz club"

733 Bourbon Street

New Orleans, LA 70116

www.Fritzelsjazz.com 

www.Fritzelsjazz.com 

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1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

Preservation Hall's Summer Residency at the Toulouse Theatre

~ 615 Toulouse Street in the historic Toulouse Theatre

~ Nightly performances

~Preseravation Hall is undergoing infrastructure upgrades to “ensure they are still around for years to come.”

~ concert times shift to:

Monday - Sunday, 5pm and 7:30pm

Tickets here!

WedNov20

6:30pm

Tin Men

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Tickets

The Tin Men are America's premier sousaphone, washboard and guitar trio. They have been performing at home in New Orleans, around the USA and abroad since 2002! Percussionist/vocalist Washboard Chaz, sousaphonist Matt Perrine and Guitarist vocalist Alex McMurray explore a truly eclectic array of North American Pop music. Through it all they put their own zany spin on the material and make it their own. Throw in a generous dose of McMurray's own songs, the precocious wit of Perrine's sousaphone and Washboard Chaz’s seemingly boundless charm!

WedNov20

9pm

Lagniappe Brass Band

The term Lagniappe comes from cajun French for “a little something extra.” Started in 2010, Lagniappe Brass Band was just an idea that quickly grew into something much more. Through our time, we have had the pleasure of playing around the United States, Canada, and have done several overseas tours in Spain and France.

Verterans of getting funky and bringing that soulful New Orleans brass, we’re done countless festivals and are a huge lover of the music culture in New Orleans. 

ThuNov21

6-9 pm

Palmetto Bug Stompers

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Tickets

The Palmetto Bug Stompers are one of the finest purveyors of traditional and New Orleans jazz. With a wide and varied background of musical influences, the Bugs get the crowd up and make 'em swing. They are a favorite of Lindy Hop dancers, performing at many of their showcases across the country. The band consists of Washboard Chaz on washboard and vocals, Robert Snow on acoustic bass, John Rodli on guitar and vocals, Will Smith on trumpet and vocals, Bruce Brackman on clarinet and Paul Robertson on trombone. Come check 'em out and be ready to dance. 

ThuNov21

9:30

Thomas Glass

FriNov22

6:30 pm

Little Freddie King

$10

Tickets

THE WORLD RENOWNED, HARD TO KILL,  PISTOL PACKING, CHICKEN PICKIN,  STRING PULLING, SHOW STOPPIN’,  FREIGHT TRAIN HOPPIN’, GAME COCK WALKIN’,  MASTER OF ELECTRICITY, KING OF THE GUT-BUCKET BLUES, CONNOISSEUR OF WOMEN, HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS ----

FriNov22

10PM

James Andrews Crescent City Allstars Band

$10

Tickets

James Andrews is a vocalist, songwriter and trumpet legend from New Orleans. He hails from a musical family, the grandson of Jesse Hill and the brother of Trombone Shorty. Known as much for his buoyant personality as his impeccable trumpet tone, Andrews can always be seen leading the second line for elders in the New Orleans music community.

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Neil Armstrong

Gus Grissom

John Glenn

Loyola - College of Music and Media

Ensembles, ensembles, ensembles! Starting tomorrow, November is packed with fantastic concerts you won’t want to miss:

Jazz Ensemble

11/19 | 7:30 p.m. | Roussel Hall

Crescent Collective Vocal Jazz Ensemble

11/21 | 7:30 p.m. | Nunemaker

Concert Band

11/21 | 7:30 p.m. | Roussel Hall

Wind Ensemble & Honor Band

11/23 | 3 p.m. | Roussel Hall

• 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 865-3038

Jazz Ambassadors

FREE CONCERT

• Nov
• 20
• Wednesday
• 7:30 PM
• 
  

The Next Generation Jazz Band of New Orleans will be opening for the Jazz Ambassadors.

The Jazz Ambassadors is the United States Army’s premier big band. This 19-member ensemble, formed in 1969, has received great acclaim both at home and abroad performing America’s original art form, jazz.

The Next Generation Jazz Band is a local community big band made up of student musicians. The big band is made up of some of the best young musicians in the surrounding area. Performing as special guests will be Wendell Brunious and Walter Harris from Preservation Hall Jazz Band. 

•  Nov 20 2024
• Event Starts
• 7:30 PM
• Doors Open
• 6:30 PM
• Ticket Prices
• FREE. RESERVATION REQUIRED

Groovemaster Presents

Grayson Capps with opening set from John Fohl

with John Fohl

Nov 21 @ 08:30 PM

Age Limit: 21+

 Tickets

Groovemaster Presents

Judith Owen and the Callers

Nov 22 @ 07:00 PM

Age Limit: 21+

 Tickets

Groovemaster Presents

Neil Werries and Elsah Album Release Show with support from Cary Hudson (of Blue Mountain)

with Cary Hudson

Nov 23 @ 09:00 PM

Age Limit: 21+

 Tickets

Groovemaster Presents

Jon Cleary Solo

Nov 27 @ 08:00 PM

Age Limit: 18+

 Tickets

Groovemaster Presents

Anais St John Ft. Daniel Meinecke, Brian Quezerque, Doug Belote, and Brent Rose

Nov 29 @ 09:00 PM

Age Limit: 21+

 Tickets

Tommy's Cuisine, NOSH will close. 2 new restaurants to replace them in Warehouse District

Owners of nearby restaurant expanding with two concepts.

BY IAN MCNULTY

Last year two new restaurateurs took a big step by opening a large restaurant built around small plates. Now, they’re preparing to open a pair of connected restaurants, taking over a well-known name in the Warehouse District dining scene.

Tommy’s Cuisine and the related New Orleans Social House, or N.O.S.H., will close in about a week.

Tommy’s will become a modern French bistro while N.O.S.H. will become an oyster bar and wine bar, both from chef Farrell Harrison and manager Brian Weisnicht.

They weren’t yet ready to announce the names for the two concepts. The oyster bar is slated to open first, likely in January, with a focus on natural wines and Gulf seafood. The bistro will follow in February.

Brian Weisnicht (left) and chef Farrell Harrison developed New Orleans restaurant plates, where tapas style dishes are the focus. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

The two run plates, the restaurant a few blocks away in the Cotton Mill building.

“We’re excited, it’ll give us a chance to bring on a lot of talented people we wouldn’t be able to otherwise,” said Weisnicht.

Tommy’s (746 Tchoupitoulas St.) was first opened in 2003 by namesake Tommy Andrade, serving a combination of Italian and French Creole cuisine. He later opened Tommy’s Wine Bar (752 Tchoupitoulas St.) next door, and the two businesses are connected by a passage. You could start your evening at the bar or return after dinner.

In 2016, Andrade sold both the restaurant and wine bar to Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts, along with a third restaurant, Tomas Bistro, just across Tchoupitoulas Street (that is now an event space called the Gallery, which is not part of this new deal). The wine bar changed to N.O.S.H., an upscale lounge, in 2017.

Marv Ammari, CEO of Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts, said he’s been impressed by the management style and vision he’s seen from Harrison and Weisnicht.

“They came to us as young, strong restaurateurs, they’re business smart and they want to grow,” Ammari said. “The Tommy’s era is over, it’s about passing the torch to a younger generation.”

He said his company is focused on growing concepts that can expand, namely the Boulevard American Bistro brand, which recently opened its fourth location nearby.

Harrison, a Chalmette native, came through the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University. He’s cooked at American Sector, Borgne, the revamp of the Caribbean Room at the Pontchartrain Hotel, Public Service at the NOPSI Hotel and Josephine Estelle at the Ace Hotel.

Weisnicht, a Pensacola native, was with the Link Restaurant Group, as a manager at Cochon and general manager at Gianna.

They teamed up for a pop-up version plates before opening their restaurant at 1051 Annunciation St. in the fall of 2023. The restaurant serves a menu focused on tapas-style dining, and has a large bar with a long and generous daily happy hour (Mon.-Fri. 5-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 4-7 p.m.).

Next events:

• Wednesday 11/20/2024, 

• 7:00PM - 10:00PM

• Joe Krown

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2836 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115

Orpheum Theater New Orleans

The iconic actress/singer and Emmy and Tony Award-winning performer, Kristin Chenoweth announced a special performance alongside the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The television and Broadway star will perform fan favorites from throughout her remarkable career, dazzling the audience with her powerhouse vocals and captivating stage presence at The Orpheum Theater in New Orleans.

Orpheum Theater New Orleans

129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112-2501, United States

Takin' It to the Streets

Weekly Brass Band events:

Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm

Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm

Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm

Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm

Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm

Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm

City of New Orleans and Downtown Development District Receive Dual Safe Streets and Roads for All Awards to Advance Comprehensive and Supplemental Traffic Safety Planning

NEW ORLEANS —The City of New Orleans announces today that the Downtown Development District and the City, through the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Office of Resilience & Sustainability (ORS), have each been awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning Program. Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act/Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA/BIL), these two grants represent a collaborative step forward in addressing traffic safety challenges and creating safer streets for all New Orleanians.

“These two grants exemplify our commitment to creating safer, more sustainable streets while advancing New Orleans’ Climate Action Plan,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. “By addressing critical safety issues, like nighttime visibility and multimodal access in our downtown core, we’re reducing emissions and building a city where everyone can move safely and efficiently. This is a crucial step toward a resilient and equitable future for all New Orleanians.”

“These awards represent a significant step for safer, more equitable transportation in New Orleans,” said Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02). “Totaling over half a million dollars in awards, this funding will create safer traffic in the Central Business District and enhance roadway lighting across the city. These awards, and the millions of additional funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, will decrease the traffic fatalities that disproportionately impact our most vulnerable communities. I’m proud to have championed the laws that made these projects possible and will build a safer, more accessible, and more sustainable New Orleans for everyone.”

The $360,000 New Orleans Roadway Lighting Safety Supplemental Plan grant will allow the City to focus on the significant safety challenges posed by inadequate nighttime roadway lighting. With two-thirds of traffic fatalities occurring between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., the plan aims to identify priority areas for lighting improvements, recommend best practices, and outline actionable policies to reduce nighttime crashes and fatalities. This work will build on the City’s Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and will target historically disadvantaged communities that are disproportionately impacted by traffic safety issues.

"The safety of our residents on city streets is a top priority," said Rick Hathaway, Director, The Department of Public Works. "With the support of this $360,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant, we are taking a deliberate step toward reducing nighttime fatal crashes by identifying where street lighting infrastructure can be improved and how much funding will be needed to implement upgrades. The Department of Public Works is committed to overseeing the successful implementation of this grant, ensuring the residents of New Orleans have the visibility they need to stay safe.”

Currently, the City is engaging in pilot deployments of roadway lighting equipment with multiple vendors to test innovative products in the field. This includes integration of smart technologies and alternative energy sources with the aim of improving operations while reducing maintenance costs, allowing the roadway lighting system to more effectively deliver roadway safety benefits.

Simultaneously, the $150,000 DDD’s Supplemental Planning Grant focuses on the unique needs of the Central Business District (CBD). This project will analyze downtown-specific safety concerns, such as conflicts between pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic. The plan will aim to identify capital projects and policies to improve safety for all road users, particularly pedestrians and those with mobility impairments, while improving safe access for businesses, and addressing conflicts between curbside transit, freight, passenger, and parking zones that negatively impact that safety.

“Transportation safety is a key component to a thriving downtown,” said Davon Barbour, President & CEO of the Downtown Development District. “DDD is thrilled to receive this grant and plan for improvements that will benefit the tens of thousands of citizens who travel our streets daily.”

Together, these complementary initiatives reflect a holistic approach to addressing traffic safety across New Orleans, ensuring the benefits are felt from the heart of downtown to neighborhoods citywide. The collaborative efforts between the City and DDD demonstrate how targeted, data-driven approaches to safety planning can address citywide and localized challenges simultaneously.

These initiatives are guided by extensive community engagement and represent a significant step toward achieving New Orleans’ Climate Action Plan and Comprehensive Safety Action Plan goals. Since 2022, ORS has secured over $131 million in federal awards to implement the City’s Climate Action Plan goals.

For more information about ORS or these federal awards, please visit https://nola.gov/resilience-sustainability.

Don’t Forget to Tune In

to the Conference Livestream

Starting

November 21–23, 2024

Virtual Registration

 November 21, join us virtually for the International Conference on World War II, the premier adult educational event bringing together the best and brightest scholars, authors, historians, and witnesses to history from around the globe to discuss key battles, personalities, strategies, issues, and controversies of the war that changed the world.

Tomorrow’s schedule includes a daylong pre-conference symposium, The Battle of the Bulge Revisited: 80 Years On, with an opening keynote by Anthony Tucker-Jones as part of our Gen. Raymond E. Mason Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series. Later in the evening, Robert Citino, PhD, will deliver the conference opening keynote on “The Agony of Victory: The Final, Costly Year of World War II.”

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

• 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Conference Opening Reception
• 6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Welcome Remarks and Keynote Introduction
• Stephen J. Watson
• Allan Millett
• 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Opening Keynote: “The Agony of Victory: The Final, Costly Year of World War II”

Friday, November 22, 2024

• 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Strangling the Home Islands
• Chair: Jonathan Parshall
• John Kuehn
• James Scott
• 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Break and book signing
• 9:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. | Civilians in the Crossfire
• Chair: Steph Hinnershitz
• Peter Schrijvers
• Robert Matzen
• 10:40 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. | Break and book signing
• 11:10 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Operation Varsity: The Jump Across the Rhine
• Chair: Robert M. Citino
• James Fenelon
• Saul David
• 12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Break and lunch
• 1:20 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Preparing for the Final Battle
• Chair: Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller
• Patrick O’Donnell
• D.M. Giangreco
• 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Break and book signing
• 3:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. | Who Will Write Our History?: Rediscovering a Hidden Archive from the Warsaw Ghetto
• Samuel Kassow in conversation with Jennifer Putnam
• 3:55 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. | Break and book signing
• 4:25 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II Special Exhibition Panel Discussion
• Chair: John Morrow
• Cory Graff
• Krewasky Salter
• Traci Parker
• 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Museum Open House and Reception; Frog Fathers Film Screening

Saturday, November 23, 2024

• 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | The Divine Wind: A Roundtable Discussion
• Chair: John Curatola
• Mark Stille
• Jonathan Parshall
• 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Break and book signing
• 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Return to the Philippines
• James Scott in conversation with Marie Vallejo
• 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Break, book signing, and lunch
• 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Just Beneath the Soil: WWII Historic Sites
• Clint Smith in conversation with Nick Mueller
• 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Break and lunch
• 2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | The Uncertainty of Surrender: POWs in Captivity
• Chair: Günter Bischof
• Rich Frank
• Jason Dawsey
• 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Break and book signing
• 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | The Collapse of the Reich
• Prit Buttar in conversation with Alexandra Richie

Closing Banquet and Presentation

• 6:00 p.m. | Doors Open
• 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Dinner
• 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. | The George P. Shultz Forum on World Affairs: “Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from WWII to Ukraine” 
• Chair: Conrad Crane
• General David Petraeus

☆☆ For 12 Magical Days ☆☆

MERMAIDS AT AUDUBON AQUARIUM

Thursdays - Sundays

☆☆ November 21-24

Included with Aquarium admission or Audubon Membership.

Experience the mesmerizing Wands and Wishes Mermaids at Audubon Aquarium. Delight in enchanting water performances in the Great Maya Reef, discover the wonders of ocean conservation, and shop unique mermaid merchandise during their magical visit.

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Find Paw Paw’s Donuts at 619 Pink St. Thursday through Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Paw Paw’s Donuts continues its Sunday appearances at the Crescent City Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon at Tad Gormley Stadium (Marconi at Navarre).

•  Comedy club
• 609 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1612, United States, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 444-9553

9:00 pm - 10:15 pm

(Entry at 8:00 pm

THURSDAYS ARE FOR LOCALS 🤍4557 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

SPOTTED TONGUE is a new popup serving delicious veggie-forward Filipino food. We open at 4PM, drink specials at the bar. Come thru and if you’re local, don’t forget your ID! Free admission for Orleans Parish residents (plus Arabi & Chalmette!)

Skate Country, located at 1100 Terry Parkway in Terrytown,

Skate Country is open from 8-11 p.m. on Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. on Fridays and from 1-10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission prices range from $8 to $15, and skate rentals are $5.

Skate Country’s schedule offers the following events:

• “Adult Night” from 8-11 p.m. Thursdays
• “Top Music Chart Night” from 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
• “Family Matinee” from 1-3:30 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

“Sunday Night Skate” from 7-10 p.m. Sunday. 

Since the inception of the Krewe of Red Beans, the Treme Brass Band has been a cornerstone for our group. It is a dream-come-true for us to host them every Thursday beginning tonight!  Join us 6 to 8 pm!

Free for members of Beanlandia! Join us and help our space grow!

3300 Royal St

Fri, November 22, 2024 - Sat, November 23, 2024

Avondale, LA 70094

Coming November 22nd & 23rd 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 and much more!

Live DJ Music for your entertainment!

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/balloonsneworleans2

11075 Nicolle Blvd.

NOLA Motorsports Park

Fri, November 22, 2024 - Sat, November 23, 2024The Balloon Glow & Laser Show - New Orleans

Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

FNWS

At that stroke of midnight on November 21, 2024, oenophiles all over France will begin their jubilant celebration in honor of the end of the harvest and the uncorking of the Beaujolais Nouveau. Hundreds of events throughout France will be held with fireworks, music, and, of course, tastings, as “tout le monde” vie to sample the current batch of Beaujolais Nouveau - light, fruit-driven wines made with barely fermented Gamay grapes that are best consumed as soon as possible - literally. But, never fear, there are 3 different quality levels of Beaujolais above Nouveau and these are the ones we get excited about!

The entry-level wines that are simply labeled Beaujolais, are made from grapes grown throughout the Beaujolais region, mainly in the south. These also tend to be on the fruit-forward side and are meant to be enjoyed in the first year or two after the vintage. Beaujolais-Villages wines are based on Gamay grapes that were grown in the northern part of the Beaujolais region, specifically 38 permitted villages. And Cru Beaujolais are grown in any of ten specific northern locales whose typically granitic soils (though they are far from uniform in composition and character) can produce the most age-worthy and complex of all red wines from Beaujolais. So, needless to say, the least expensive wines generally come from the south, and the more expensive and age-worthy wines come from the north. And if this was all you learned about Beaujolais, you’d know enough to dive in and start learning by tasting - but as always goes with wine, a lot of the fun is in the details.

We are here to help with those details as we taste different wines from the 3 categories and talk about the terroir that makes them special. What is Beaujolais Blanc? What is the difference between a village-level wine and a cru? What's the stylistic difference between one Cru and another?? David Sobiesk will present as we learn about one of our favorite regions and pick out some of the best wines ever to pair with your holiday meals!  The event is sold out but you can join our waitlist here, Gamay

Learn a little, drink a little, and have some fun with us!

TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

Friday Night Heights at Above the Grid

 Friday, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00 PM (CT)NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans • New Orleans LA Get my tickets

NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans

• 317 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112
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Our 2024 Dates:

NOV: ,

23, 24, 29, 30 DEC: 1, 7 & 8

(Rain or Shine)

9:45 AM to 5:00 PM

Best Festival in History!

The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is a lively and immersive event that aims to recreate the atmosphere, culture, and entertainment of the Renaissance period, which typically spanned from the 14th to the 17th century in Europe.

Every autumn the Louisiana Renaissance Festival creates the English village of Albright, with more than 600 artisans, entertainers, and educational demonstrations welcoming you to the best parts of the 16th century: fun, clean, safe, and educational.

Overall, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival provides a unique opportunity for guests to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Renaissance period in a fun and immersive environment.

Simplest directions (during the faire):

Take I-12 Exit #42, and follow the signs to

( 46468 River Road, Hammond LA 70401 )

- Click Here to open in your map app - 

Everyone:

1. Once on I-12 take Exit #42 (just east of Hammond, Louisiana)
2. Turn north toward McDonald's (on Airport Road / Hwy 3158).
3. Go two miles, past McDonald's (straight through the traffic circle). Road ends at the airport,
4. Take a right onto Hwy 190, go two miles.
5. (There is a turn lane at the school.) Take a left onto River Road (Hwy 1064).
6. Go about two miles, Entrance to festival parking is on the right (There are signs).

NORTHERN ITALIAN HOTSPOT OSTERIA LUPO TO LAUNCH WEEKEND BRUNCH

Enjoy specialty dishes and handcrafted cocktails on Saturdays & Sundays, 11AM - 3PM

Since opening its doors in Spring 2023, Osteria Lupo — Uptown’s Northern Italian restaurant from co-owners Chef Brian Burns and Reno De Ranieri –  has become the perfect perch for sophisticated, yet approachable dining and/or cocktails with friends. Just in time for the Summer season, the restaurant is thrilled to announce weekend brunch starting on Saturday, Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, visitors will enjoy new Italian-inspired dishes, signature favorites, and specialty cocktails.

Osteria Lupo's brunch will offer a curated selection of dishes to provide a unique and memorable dining experience without breaking the bank. Main brunch plates feature unique options like the Lupo Frittata with Pesto Trapanese, pea tendrils, and provolone piccante; Eggs in Purgatory with arrabbiata, grilled focaccia, and ricotta salad; Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; Royal Red Shrimp with parmesan polenta, Calabrian chili butter, with a poached egg; Pane Perduto with rose water berries and lemon curd; Lupo Breakfast Sandwich - brioche, Italian sausage, fontina, and an egg; and a Tuna Sandwich - focaccia, soft herbs, and pickled pepper aioli.

Diners can still enjoy Osteria's signature antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. The brunch menu will include the Summer Melon Salad with prosciutto and herbed honey; Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Bucatini Carbonara with guanciale, pecorino, a poached egg, and bottarga; Radiatori with Louisiana blue crab, basil, and parmesan; Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka with crispy garlic and Calabrian chili; Pizza Bianca with guanciale, potato, and a sunny egg; and 24-Month Prosciutto di San Danielle Pizza - fior di latte and basil.

No brunch is complete without a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Brunch libations include Hieronymus — pear, hibiscus, lavender, and prosecco; Bloody Mary — house bloody mary and Titos; La Mola — cimarron blanco tequila, Aperol, citrus, and bitters; Matralia —red wine, amaro, and cola; and an Espresso Martini with espresso, Borghetti, and Meletti amaro.

Weekend brunch will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, starting on Saturday, June 1st. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine Street. For additional information, please visit www.osterialupo.com or by calling (504) 273-1268. Reservations can be made on Resy.

Save the Date for Bayou St. John Friendsgiving! 🌿

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: The Broadside

Celebrate the spirit of community and ecological stewardship this November 23 at the Bayou St. John Friendsgiving fundraiser! This inaugural event supports the Friends of Bayou St. John’s mission to preserve and protect our beloved bayou. Our goal is to raise $50,000. As we encounter increasing financial challenges, your support is essential in helping us sustain our mission to preserve and protect our beloved bayou and to continue the Bayou Boogaloo Music Festival!

Funds raised will directly support expanded litter and invasive species cleanups, environmental education programs, native planting and beautification efforts, and the creation of a new hotline to report litter and invasive species in Bayou St. John. Additionally, your support will help ensure that next year’s Bayou Boogaloo Festival is our best yet!

Join us for a night of live music, comedy, cabaret and silent and live auctions filled with local treasures—all while supporting a cleaner, healthier Bayou St. John for all New Orleanians.

🎉 Event Highlights:

• Live & Silent Auctions – Bid on local art, dining experiences, hotel stays, and more.
• VIP Hour – From 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, enjoy a special Friendsgiving experience with complimentary food and cocktails.
• Performances – Delight in music, comedy, and entertainment that captures the spirit of our beloved Bayou Boogaloo Festival.

How You Can Help:

• Donate to the Auction – We’re seeking items, food, and drink contributions. Showcase your business or craft by contributing to our auction, and be recognized at the event and on our social media. All donations are tax deductible. If you are interested in donating an auction item please fill out the form here. If you are interested in donating food/drink items please fill out the form here. Please submit all donations by November 11!
• Join Our Membership Program – Members enjoy exclusive offers from local partners and Bayou Boogaloo benefits while supporting bayou preservation efforts year-round. To find out more and join, please follow the link here. 

Help us keep the Bayou Boogaloo legacy alive and our bayou community thriving! Mark your calendars for November 23 for a Friendsgiving filled with purpose and joy! Tickets go on sale Stay tuned for more information! 

Harahan Farmers Market

• weekly on Sunday
• Address: 6601 10th Street, Harahan, LA
• Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Price: FREE

No weapons allowed. All bags are subject to search. Be safe, and have fun.

Featuring (In Alphabetical Order):

Adam Kelly, Al Small, Basch Jernigan, Billy Iuso, Blake Quick, Charlie Murry, Dave Jordan, Eric Johanson, George Gekas, Ivan Neville, Jake Eckert, Jake Gartenstien, John Gros, Maggie Belle, Max Sanders, Mitch Frank, Michael Fouquier, Mike Doussan, Mookie Seigal, Papa Mali, River Eckert, Robbie Smith, Roddie Romero, Rurik Nunan, Sari Jordan, Stanton Moore, Steve Staples, Tony Hall, Will Murry, Zach Edwards, and Many More!Sun • Nov 24, 2024 • 8:00 PMCivic Theatre, New Orleans, LAThe Last Waltz New Orleans

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.

Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge is at Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

 · New Orleans

Kermit Ruffins every Monday at 6 o’clock at the mother-in-law lounge

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

 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

To our annual, coveted Vintage Champagne Tasting!

BUY TICKETS HERE

Tickets are capped and will run out, so don't wait!

A Tribute to the Queen: Irma Thomas

November 27th | Tipitina's

Tipitina’s, in collaboration with producer Sonny Schneidau, is thrilled to announce A Tribute to the Queen – Irma Thomas, a special event honoring the legendary Soul Queen of New Orleans. This one-night-only tribute will showcase performances by Irma Thomas herself, alongside a star-studded lineup of female artists who will honor her legacy by performing her most beloved songs. Among the performers are Galactic, Ani DiFranco, Marcia Ball, Jelly Joseph, Erica Falls, Leyla McCalla, Joy Clark, Susan Cowsill, Gabrielle Cavassa, Sierra Green and Jolynda “Kiki” Chapman. Irma Thomas, joined by Galactic, will also preview songs from their forthcoming album Audience With The Queen, set for release in 2025.

A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic.

Baby Boomers Old Souls 1946 to 1964Article Heading

Join us for the tradition, fun & festivities. Book your Clubhouse & Box Seats on Ticketmaster now, General Admission is FREE!

Here’s the Saints’ full 2024 schedule in list format

Regular season

Week 12: BYE

Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 (FOX)

Week 14: at New York Giants, noon, Sunday, Dec. 8 (FOX)

Week 15: vs. Washington Commanders, noon, Dec. 15 (FOX)

Week 16: at Green Bay Packers (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23 (ESPN)

Week 17: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, noon, Sunday, Dec. 29 (FOX)

Week 18: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD, Saturday or Su

nday, Jan. 4-5. (TBD)

New Orleans Friends of Music  Visit friendsofmusic.org for more information.

2024-25 Season Schedule:

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• Tuesday, December 3: Dover Quartet
• Monday, February 10: Isidore Quartet
• Monday, March 24: Trio Virado
• Tuesday, April 22: Escher Quartet with Terrence Wilson, Piano

Friends of Music is celebrating its 70th Season! 

The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Lobby Lighting Ceremony

Join us for the 2024 Lobby Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 3rd at 5pm! Enjoy complementary champagne and toast to the start of the Holiday season at The Roosevelt New Orleans. 

Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy and Health Department Announce Developing Series of Free Narcan and Stop the Bleed Trainings for Hospitality Workers

NEW ORLEANS – The Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy, in collaboration with the Health Department, is excited to announce a developing series of Narcan and Stop the Bleed trainings to equip hospitality workers with critical, life-saving skills. These free trainings will provide participants with the knowledge to respond effectively to overdose incidents and severe injuries, helping to make the nightlife community safer. To maximize accessibility, trainings will be scheduled in neighborhoods across the city.

Narcan training sessions will include free Narcan for all participants, while Stop the Bleed training will cover essential skills for managing bleeding emergencies. As an extra incentive to participate, The Broadside will offer free movie tickets to a screening at the Broad Theater for the first 15 attendees at each of their hosted sessions.

Upcoming Training Schedule

• Tuesday 12/3/2024 at 3 p.m. - Stop the Bleed Training at Phoenix Bar, 941 Elysian Fields Avenue
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• Tuesday 12/10/2024 at 3 p.m. - Narcan Training at Downtown Tattoos & Piercings, 501 Frenchmen Street
• Tuesday 12/17/2024 at 3 p.m. - Narcan Training at The Broadside, 600 N. Broad Street
• Wednesday 1/8/2025 at 6 p.m. - Narcan Training at Sports Drink, 1042 Toledano Street
• Monday 1/13/2025 at 3 p.m. - Stop the Bleed Training at The Broadside, 600 North Broad Street

"Bystanders hold the power to change the outcome of a crisis. Awareness and training can create a community of lifesavers,” said Summer Lander, Opioid Outreach and Education Coordinator at the New Orleans Health Department.

“Hospitality workers are on the front lines of our nightlife, and we’re committed to providing them with the resources they need to respond to emergencies,” said Julia Heath, Policy and Outreach Manager at the Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy. “Through this training series, we’re empowering them with the essential skills and confidence needed to handle life-threatening situations.”

For more information or to volunteer a nightlife business to host a training, contact nighttime@nola.gov

Mid-City Art Studios NOLA

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Our annual Open Studios event is fast approaching. This year we have two dates, November 9th and December 7th. Come see what we have been making all year and buy some art just in time for the holidays. 4436 Toulouse St. 10-4pm

2024 Full Moon schedule

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• Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon

Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.

Handel's Messiah - 7:00 pm on Saturday, December 14 at St. Domenic Catholic Church (Harrison Ave) and 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 15 at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church (Joseph St).

Click the auditions link to get information on singing Messiah with us!

Super Bowl LIX may happen more than three weeks before Fat Tuesday, but the host committee wants to make sure the city -- and the throngs of visitors in town for the NFL's championship game -- get the carnival experience.

The day before the game, February 8, there will be a Mardi Gras-style parade complete with elaborate floats, marching bands, and throws.

Our partners at NOLA.com report details of the parade are still being finalized, but float-builder Barry Kern says it will likely be a 20-float parade made up of signature floats from various krewes.

And because it is not an official carnival parade, corporate sponsors will also be a part of it.

Todd Graves, founder of Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, will serve as grand marshal.

Rather than follow one of the traditional Mardi Gras routes, the Super Bowl parade will line up on Elysian Fields in the Marigny, parade up Decatur Street along the French Quarter, then take Tchoupitoulas St. to Poydras, turn up to St. Charles Ave., then proceed along St. Charles to St. Joseph St. just before reaching Harmony Circle.