More than a century ago, philanthropist John McDonogh, a well-known benefactor of public education in New Orleans, bestowed a 100-acre tract of land to the city for a park. Today, City Park has evolved into the 5th largest urban park in the nation, encompassing 1,500 acres in the historic New Orleans Trace. The park boasts magnificent oak trees and botanical garden, picturesque statues and fountains, sports and recreational facilities, and historic buildings,- once the site of Allard Plantation. Home of the New Orleans Museum of Art and the largest collection of mature live oaks in the world. Spanning the transition in art and architecture between Neo-Classical revival and Art Deco styles, the park's bridges, buildings and outdoor sculptures are a constant source of delight to visitors.
Location:
1 Palm Drive, New Orleans Louisiana 70124
Telephone
504 482-4888 Fax 504-483-9412
(Houma) A Cajun Man's Swamp Cruise
(Bay St. Louis) Bay Marina
(Houma) Bayou Black 'Airboat' Swamp Tours
(Houma) Cajun Bayou Cruises
(Lutcher) Festival of the Bonfires
(Gheens) Golden Ranch
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06/08 Coming to The New Orleans area
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans LA April25 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 500,000 visitors each year. There are two main components: the Louisiana Heritage Fair and the Ev ening Concert Series. The Lousiana Heritage Fair is the signature feature of the Festival, showcasing unforgettable music on 12 stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work.
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.
Gulfport Music Festival Gulfport MS May10-11 Huge weekend music festival featuring headliner entertainment, food booths, and more!
Pepper Festival St Martinville LA September14-15 This annual festival, usually taking place on the third Sunday of October, celebrates the pepper industry in Louisiana. Benefits kids, and attractions include Cajun food, bands, and a Poker Run. One day only. Call or write for dates and times.
Best of the Bayou Festival Houma LA September29-30 Taking place in Historic Downtown Houma, the festival features Cajun and French food, music, weddings, crafts, pirogue racing, antiques, and more.
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