Louisiana Festivals for May of 2010
Louisiana Festivals for May of 2010
Cinco de Mayo Festival, May 5, 2010. New Orleans, Tomatillo’s. 437 Esplanade Ave. Block party on Frenchmen Street, Latin bands, food, pinata contests, face painting, games, vendors and Mexican art, 945-9997
Whitney Zoo-To-Do May 7, 2010, 7:30 p.m. – midnight. Audubon Zoo, New Orleans. Entertainment, online and silent auction, luxury vehicle raffle, cuisine from local restaurants.
Saints and Sinners GLBT Literary Festival May 13-16, 2010. New Orleans, Bourbon Orleans Hotel and other French Quarter locations. Writing workshops, literary panel discussions, readings and theater. 581-1144. for visit their website here.
Greek Festival May 28-30, 2010, New Orleans, Hellenic Cultural Center, 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. Greek food, dancing, children’s activities, 5K race, music, cathedral tours and a gift shop. 282-0259, Official Website
New Orleans String Project Crawfish Boil New Orleans, Burke Park, Annunciation Street, between 2nd and 3rd streets. Food, classical and jazz music, raffle and children’s games. 228-0787 Visit the official website here.
New Orleans Banjo Rendez-Vous Metairie, Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 6401 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Music festival for banjo players, with workshops and seminars, jam sessions, evening concerts and vendors.
Jammin’ on Julia French Quarter, New Orleans. Art, Music & Food–Dance to the tunes of the 60’s. Enjoy viewing the 60’s automobiles on site.
Ford Fest Three Ring Circus, 1638 Clio Street. (504) 569- 2700. Two different stages, music and free food. Performances start at 9:30 P.M. Website
Nawlins Air Show Belle Chasse, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base. Aircraft displays, performances by U.S. Navy Blue Angels Jet Demonstration Team, the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team and the U.S. Army Golden Knights free-fall demonstration team.
The Porch 7th Ward Festival New Orleans, 1910 Urquhart St. Food, music, children’s activities and a resource fair. 401-1836
Abita Springs Crawfish Festival Abita Springs Tourist Park. Crawfish, Creole food, music and children’s activities. (985) 892-2065
Broadmoor Fest 2008 South Galvez at Napoleon Avenue. Music, food, crafts, children’s activities and a silent auction. 914-9989
Pastries and Poboys: Brunch in the Garden New Orleans Botanical Garden at the Plano Demonstration Garden Patio. 1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, La. Sunday events which will be held outdoors and will feature pastries from La Louisianne, po-boys, cocktails and music from local bands. 504·482·4888
Summer Sippin Wine Tasting New Orleans Botanical Garden at the Conservatory. 1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, La. Local food and beverage vendors. Wine tasting events, music and entertainment and the opportunity to mingle with garden experts. 504·482·4888
Italian Cultural & Heritage Festival New Orleans, Piazza d-Italia. Food, artists’ village, entertainment. 962-7260
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