Happy May from the Vieux Carré!
May 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 & Heritage Festival (April 30-May 3)
Celebrate everything you love about this city at Jazz Fest at the New Orleans Fairgrounds. The second four-day weekend will feature an amazing lineup, but the music is just the beginning. You’ll also find great art, fabulous food and a fun area for kids.
Bayou Boogaloo 20th Anniversary (May 15-17)
Get your NOLA on in Mid-City at Bayou Boogaloo, featuring live music, food and arts. Learn more.
Keith Lee’s FamiLee Day (May 16)
TikTok food critic Keith Lee’s FamiLee Day will debut this year with ood, music, and family-friendly fun. The festival features a curated food village, carnival rides, and a competitive family obstacle. Hosted by NAACP Image Award–winning comedian Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks, the event features more than ten musical performances from artists like Kirk Franklin, Mannie Fresh, Tobe Nwicwe Andra Day, La Reezy, and Subtweet Shawn. Learn more.
Greek Fest (May 22-24)
Bayou St. John is the place to be Memorial Day weekend! Get your fill of homemade Greek food, drink and culture at Greek Fest. Learn traditional Greek dancing. Listen to a live Greek band. Tour Holy Trinity Cathedral, the oldest Greek Orthodox church in the Americas. Hit the Athenian Playground with the Mount Olypus Climbing Wall! Learn more.
Jazz Fest photo courtesy of Missy Fields Dalton