Featuring the ‘world’s largest jazz brunch’ (with more than 40 booths serving specialties from well-known New Orleans restaurants), the annual French Quarter Festival is a showcase for local musicians and a gourmet chance to savour New Orleans flavor. On the music front 13 stages operate in the historic Vieux Carre district with a program ranging from brass bands to gospel and traditional jazz. As far as the food goes there are all the classic New Orleans specialties like Jambalaya, Gumbo and bread pudding, with lots more besides. All this is spiced up with dozens of special events, many of them free, like fireworks over the Mississippi, art exhibitions, courtyard tours, music workshops and parades. For more information contact the Festival office on (504) 522 5730.
Region/City Name:
New Orleans
Event Date:
April 7, 2010 - April 10, 2010
Venue:
New Orleans French Quarter, especially Jackson Square and the River Front
Date Text:
7 - 10 April 2011
Website:
www.fqfi.org
