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It’s June in NOLA and our calendar is heating up
June 1, 2025 NewsYeah, it’s hot in New Orleans in June. We’re not going to deny it. You could chargrill an oyster on the sidewalk if you were so inclined, but we have a better idea. Get yourself a big frozen daiquiri and walk around one of these festivals in the Vieux Carré and beyond. What? You’d rather stay home and mow the lawn? (We didn’t think so.) But here’s the best part.… Read More »
Happy May from the Vieux Carré!
May 1, 2025 NewsMay is the time of year New Orleanians love best (okay, Mardi Gras is pretty cool and so is football season but you get the gist.) May means the second weekend of Jazz Fest. It also means crawfish season, Cinco de Mayo at area restaurants, and gyros at Greek Fest. Book your room in the French Quarter at the Hotel Provincial now and join the fun New Orleans Jazz… Read More »
Five Things to Do This Spring in New Orleans
April 1, 2025 NewsGet out there and explore New Orleans this spring when the weather is balmy and the musicians are hot (the crawfish, too). Here are five great reasons to reserve your room at Hotel Provincial. 1. See the Krewe du Fool's April Fools Day Parade – April 1 Come see Grand Marshal Little Freddie King at this annual parade in the Marigny. This year's theme is "Dress To The Nine! Let… Read More »
Check In and Check Out Chartres Street
March 17, 2025 NewsNew Orleans has many famous streets – St. Charles, Bourbon, Royal, Canal...and we may be a little biased, but we think we're located on one of the loveliest streets in the the French Quarter – Chartres Street (pronounced CHART-ers). When you stay with us at 1024 Chartres, you’ll go home with stories of people and historic events you’ll be telling for years to come. Meet our neighbors: The Original Pierre… Read More »
NOLA Loves a Parade!
March 3, 2025 NewsMardi Gras 2025 will be in history books after March 4th but, with St. Patrick’s Day, St. Joseph’s Day and Super Sunday all in March as well, you can still catch a few beads and some insight into our unique culture. Here's what's happening just a hop, skip and a buck jump from the Hotel Provincial. Check it out and then make your hotel reservations. Molly’s at the Market Irish… Read More »
Holiday Fun at Hotel Provincial
November 28, 2024 NewsThere's no place like New Orleans during the holidays! Along with shopping in the French Quarter and driving through our neighborhoods to see quaint shotguns and grand mansions all decked out in their festive finery, here’s what’s going on down here. Book your December stay at Hotel Provincial now. Children's Hospital Holiday Parade Macy's meets Mardi Gras at this December 7th holiday parade featuring huge balloons and floats from Kern… Read More »
NOVEMBER in the NOLA
October 31, 2024 NewsWelcome to November in New Orleans when we say goodbye to hurricane season and hello to gumbo season. With an average high of 71 °F and an average low of 55 °F, November is one of the best times of the year to visit. Here’s what up down here. Bayou Bacchanal, Nov. 1 & 2 Come celebrate Caribbean culture and heritage at Bayou Bacchanal, the original Caribbean Carnival of New… Read More »
Oktoberbests
September 30, 2024 NewsSeven Reasons to NOLA this October. Weather-wise, October is one of the best months for being outdoors in New Orleans. Take your pick of fests and join us for fall fun in the French Quarter and beyond. Redfin recently named Hotel Provincial one of New Orleans Hidden Gems! Make us your home base as you enjoy the following unique October events in New Orleans, a one-of-a-kind city. Book now. National… Read More »
Celebrate September in NOLA
September 1, 2024 NewsCelebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop. Photo by Glynnis Perkins Most of the time, we're not into social media holidays, but we'll make an exception for September. Why not spend #NationalWildlifeDay on the 4th with a swamp tour in New Orleans, or #NationalBeerLoversDay on the 7th here with us at the Ice House Bar? There’s also National #TalkLikeAPirateDay on the 19th. We can’t think of a… Read More »
Labor Day In New Orleans Means Southern Decadence!
August 17, 2024 NewsSummer May Be Ending But the Fun is Just Beginning Southern Decadence, August 30 - September 2, 2024 For more than 50 years, Southern Decadence, one of the top five largest events in New Orleans, has taken place every Labor Day Weekend. Also known as the "Gay Mardi Gras" and "our Pride Week," Southern Decadence is the largest LGBT party of the year. Attendees typically arrive on the Wednesday before Labor… Read More »