Join us for the Krewe du Vieux, Saturday January 30, 2010, a New Orleans Mardi Gras Carnival krewe, originally known as the Krewe du Vieux Carre (“Vieux Carre” is another term for the French Quarter). One of the earliest parades of the New Orleans Carnival calendar, the Krewe is full of  wild satirical themes and the best Brass and Jazz Bands in New Orleans, maybe the world!

In the French Quarter, the Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from the Parade and world renowned Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market, the New Orleans Arena and Louisiana Superdome. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy enchanting guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & fabulous, authentic Creole architecture. We have budget minded New Orleans French Quarter Hotel Mardi Gras rate specials all the way through January. Some restrictions apply; book early for best availability. Easy on-line reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!

Join us to celebrate the Saints in the Superbowl, Mardi Gras Style – in the French Quarter!  The winning duo of the first weekend of Mardi Gras and Saints in the Superbowl, makes February 5–7, 2010 a great time to visit the Big Easy.  By the way, what do the Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold mean?  The colors of Carnival were chosen in 1872 by that year’s Rex. Twenty years later, for the 1892 parade, Rex declared that the colors had meaning: purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power.

In the French Quarter, the Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from the parade routes, world famous Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy enchanting guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & fabulous, authentic Creole architecture. We have the best New Orleans French Quarter Hotel Purple, Green and Gold Mardi Gras rates and specials. Easy on-line reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!

Back by popular demand, our $69 January Winter Break French Quarter Hotel Specials are a wonderful way to start 2010! Enjoy the splendor of the French Quarter and save with our low January Hot Rate Specials. From our wonderfully located New Orleans French Quarter Hotels to our Free French Quarter Parking (limited) and complimentary Continental Breakfast, we offer the best hotel deal in the French Quarter.

Centrally located in the French Quarter, the Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from world renowned Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market and the New Orleans Arena and Louisiana Superdome. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy enchanting guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & fabulous, authentic Creole architecture. We have budget minded New Orleans French Quarter Hotel Hot Rate specials all the way through January. Some restrictions apply; book early for best availability. Easy on-line reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!

Mardi Gras Season begins with the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6. Mardi Gras is known as a time for parties, parades, balls and celebrations.  The “Greatest Free Show on Earth” gets an early start in January with lots of fun events!  From Mardi Gras World to festive music and cuisine, January is a fantastic time to launch the Mardi Gras festival season.

Centrally located in the French Quarter, the Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from world famous Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market and the parade routes. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy delightful guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & fabulous, authentic Creole architecture. Our courtyards are in bloom so come on down, we have budget minded New Orleans French Quarter Hotel Hot Rate specials all the way through January. Some restrictions apply; book early for best availability. Easy on-line reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!

Looking for a great place to stay while enjoying the Saints NFL Football Playoff games?
Located in the Heart of the French Quarter, near the world famous Superdome, French Quarter Inns welcomes you to the Big Easy. Make us your home away from home while attending the NFL Playoffs in New Orleans. The 2009-10 football season offers record breaking fun…so come on down and book early for great French Quarter hotel rates and seasonal holiday specials.

Located in the French Quarter, the Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotelare steps from world famous Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market and the Superdome. Be in the number when the New Orleans Saints Go Marching In to the playoffs and enjoy charming boutique hotel accommodations in the Heart of the French Quarter. Click here for great 2009-10 French Quarter hotel football rates!

Remember the Battle of New Orleans at Chalmette Battlefield, the very place where it happened. Meet the American and British troops who fought one of the most significant battles in world history. Visitors can enjoy military drills, cannon and musket firing, and crafts and cooking demonstrations. Park staff and volunteers in period clothing will represent American and British soldiers and civilians and explain their roles in the battle. Over 100 living history experts in period dress will bring the sights and sounds of January 8, 1815, to life on January 8 and 9, 2010.  And while in town, enjoy the start to Mardi Gras season with the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6.

Centrally located in the French Quarter, the Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from world famous Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market and the parade routes. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy delightful guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & fabulous, authentic Creole architecture. Our courtyards are in bloom so come on down, we have budget minded New Orleans French Quarter Hotel Hot Rate specials all the way through January. Some restrictions apply; book early for best availability. Easy on-line reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!

The NBA’s New Orleans Hornets 2009-10 season is well underway with exciting NBA Basketball fun. Come join the New Orleans Hornets as they kick off another great season of basketball…French Quarter Style!

While at the NBA Hornets Basketball festivities, stay in the French Quarter. The Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from world famous Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market and the New Orleans Arena. Enjoy festive hotel accommodations in the French Quarter. Book here for French Quarter Inns Hornets home game hotel rates!

The Crescent City is hosting blockbuster events galore in 2010 so book early for your favorites.  We are accepting early bird reservations for the Saints NFL Playoff Games and of course Mardi Gras, French Quarter Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest!  Come on down to the Big Easy and book early for great promotional rates on our website.

While enjoying all of the festivities, stay in the Heart of the French Quarter. The Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from world famous Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market and all that Jazz. Enjoy festive hotel accommodations in the Heart of the French Quarter. Book here for French Quarter Inns 2010 Festival rates!

Louisiana Festivals for March of 2010

St. Patrick’s & St. Joseph’s Events. It doesn’t matter if you’re Irish or Italian, you’ll be sure to get your fill of parades, beads and fresh produce.

French Quarter Wine Festival , February 26 – April 15, 2010. Le Meritage at The Maison Dupuy, 1001 Rue Toulouse. Call (504) 648-6113 for more information or visit Official site

Old Mandeville Jane Austen Festival March 6-7, 2010, Mandeville, Louisiana. Festival fosters the fine art of letter writing, a motif common to the works of Jane Austen. Click here for more details.

Frisco Fest March 6-7, 2010, San Francisco Plantation, Garyville 1-985-535-2351 Official site. Events include a 25 mile bike race, 5k Fun Run, local arts & crafts, couchon de lait, LSU Master Gardeners and a Chef’s Choice Cook-Off. $5 adults; 12 & under free.

Lagniappe Dulcimer Fete March 11-14, 2010, Port Allen Community Center, West Baton Rouge Museum, 749 N. Jefferson Ave. Performances; jam sessions; concerts; dulcimer, banjo and fiddle instruction; and vendors.

New Orleans Home and Garden Show , March 11-14, 2010. Louisiana Superdome, Sugar Bowl Drive. celebrate the spirit of New Orleans and the rebuilding of our communities and homes. Call (800) 469-0990 or (504) 587-3663 for more details. Official site

Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival, March 12-14, 2010, Independence, 473 W. Railroad Ave. Sicilian cuisine, a spaghetti cook-off, rides, music, car show, motorcycle poker run and a St. Joseph’s altar. 985.878.2050.

Swamp Stomp Festival, March 12-14, 2010, Thibodaux, Nicholls State University. Swamp Stomp promises to be a unique, joyful celebration of south Louisiana culture.

New Orleans International Human Rights Festival March 12-21, 2010. Zeitgeist Multi-disclipinary Arts Center, Canal Place, SUNO, and other locations. Film screenings by local and international filmakers, music and dance performances, panels, appearances by filmakers. Click here for more information. Official site

Soul Fest March March 13-14, 2010, The Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, La., Great food, local crafts and live music featuring Najee and George Porter

Cocktails and Canapes, March 18, 2010, Bourbon House, New Orleans, La., Updated classic cocktails and hors devours with Master Distiller of Greg Davis of 1792 Ridgemont Reserve.

Fete Francaise, Vive Les Arts, March 20, 2010. 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Ecole Bilingue, 821 Gen. Pershing, New Orleans, La., Showcases French Language, culture, cuisine and education of our school to New Orleans.

Earth Fest March 20-21, 2010. New Orleans, Audubon Zoo. www.auduboninstitute.org. (504) 861-2537. Games, entertainment, recycling, environmental fun.

Oak Alley Plantation Spring Arts and Crafts Festival March 20-21, 2010. Vacherie, Oak Alley Plantation, Louisiana 18. 1-800-44-ALLEY www.oakalleyplantation.com. Arts and crafts dealers, music, entertainment, food and home tours.

New Orleans Spring Fiesta March 20-28, 2010. New Orleans. (504) 581-1367. Antebellum “Night in Old New Orleans” carriage parade, French Quarter home and garden tours. Official site

Abita Springs Crawfish Festival May 20-23, 2010, Abita Springs, C.J. Finn Ball Park. (985) 893-1383 www.stfd8.comCrawfish, Creole food, music, kids’ activities. 985.892.2065.

74nd Annual Spring Fiesta and Historic Home Tours March 20-28. New Orleans. Parade through the French Quarter, presentation of the Spring Fiesta Queen and her court at Jackson Square. Tours of private homes, gardens and courtyards.

Chefs for Louisiana Cookery, March 21, 2010, Kingsly House, New Orleans, Louisiana top chefs assemble for a feast honoring the culinary traditions of the region. Official site

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival March 24- 28, 2010. New Orleans, Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., the Cabildo, Historic New Orleans Collection and other venues to be determined. (504) 581-1144. Theater, literary events, Stella yella music, film screenings, book fair, walking tours and “Stanley and Stella” shouting contest. 20th anniversary. Official site

Louisiana Crawfish Festival March 25-28, 2010. Civic Center, Judge Perez, Chalmette, La. (504) 329-6411. Eat crawfish, drink and listen to local music. Official site

Louisiana Roadfood Festival March 26-28, 2010, New Orleans, French Quarter. 504-293-2657 www.neworleansroadfoodfestival.com Roadfood restaurants from across the state offer their specialties, along with book signings by cookbook authors, roundtable discussions with food writers, strolling brass bands, and soloists. Proceeds from food and beverage sales go to participating restaurants, including New Orleans’ own Cafe Reconcile.

NOLA Pyrate Week March 26 – April 4, 2010, New Orleans, Avenue Pub, 1732 St. Charles Ave. and other locations. Art, music, food, merchandise, pub crawl, general swashbuckling for pirates and pirate lovers alike. Events benefit local charities.

Louisiana Oyster Jubilee March 27, 2010, New Orleans, Musical Legends Park, 311 Bourbon St. (504) 293-2647. www.oysterjubilee.com. The oyster shuck’n'run, music and food, including “the longest oyster po-boy.”

Freret Street Festival March 27, 2010, New Orleans, Freret Street at Napoleon Avenue. (504) 894-8580. www.freretstreet.com Music, art, food, homeowners fair, a children’s tent and a flea market.

Fete DixNew Orleans, 821 Gen. Pershing St. French and Cajun food, art and music, presented by New Orleans’ French immersion school, Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orleans, celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Shadows-on-the-Teche Arts & Crafts Show 317 E. Main Street New Iberia, La. Arts & Crafts Show, vendors will showcase their handmade items.

Visit our historic New Orleans, French Quarter Hotels, while in town for all the great Festivals.  The Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from the world famous Bourbon Street, French Market and Jackson Square. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy delightful guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & authentic Creole architecture. Book online for our best French Quarter Hotel Louisiana Festivals-March 2010 rates and specials. Easy on-line French Quarter Hotel reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!

Louisiana Festivals for July of 2010

Erath Fourth of July Celebration June 30 – July 4, 2010 downtown. 60th annual celebration with fireworks, barbecue cook-off, rides, watermelon-eating contest, water fights, fais do-do, music, food. Official site

Grand Isle Fourth of July July 3, 2010, Bridgeside Marina. Fireworks and entertainment. (985) 787-2419. Official site

Go Fourth on the River July 4, 2010, New Orleans, Woldenberg Park. Riverboat rides, music, food and fireworks. 581-4629. Official site

Louisiana Catfish Festival July 9-11, 2010, Des Allemands, St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Music, games, rides, catfish-cooking and catfish-eating contests. Official site

San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, July 10, 2010, 8 a.m. Annual festival in New Orleans featuring an Encierro (bull run), which replicates and pays homage to the world famous Encierro of Pamplona, Spain, or “The Running of the Bulls”, only our bulls are none other than members of the Big Easy Rollergirls! Official site

Tales of the Cocktail July 21-25, 2010, Hotel Monteleone and other French Quarter locations. Lectures, discussions, book signings, dinner pairings, cooking demonstrations, cocktail mixing seminars, walking tours, films screening a bartending course and a block party. 299-0404. Official site

Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo July 22-24, 2010, Grand Isle, Sanddollar Marina. Oldest fishing rodeo in North America with big game, shoreline, spear-fishing and tag release divisions and food. (985) 787-2997. Offical site

Grand Isle community Fair & Blessing of the Fleet,July 30-31 and Aug. 1, 2010, Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion. Rides, food and music. (985)787-2997

Visit our historic New Orleans, French Quarter Hotels, while in town for all the great Festivals.  The Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from the world famous Bourbon Street, French Market and Jackson Square. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy delightful guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & authentic Creole architecture. Book online for our best French Quarter Hotel Louisiana Festivals-Summer & July 2010 rates and specials. Easy on-line French Quarter Hotel reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!