Hotel Maison de Ville - What's Happening in New Orleans

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What's Happening in New Orleans

Please note that date and time information is subject to change. All information should be verified. Calendar is updated approximately once a month.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Halloween in New Orleans
Bourbon Pub / Parade
October 23 - 26, 2008

Celebrate Halloween in New Orleans with the Gay Halloween Parade.

Prospect.1 New Orleans
Dates: November 1, 2008 - January 18, 2009
Location: Various venues around the city

An international contemporary art exhibition featuring local artists as well as artists from more than 15 countries. New artists are still being added. Admission to the exhibition is free.

Reveillon Dinners
Dates: December 1 - 31, 2008
Locations: Participating Restaurants

Take part in a New Orleans tradition and break your fast with a Reveillon meal meant to celebrate after the traditional fasts of Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic
Date: Friday, January 2, 2009
Location: Louisiana Superdome

The Sugar Bowl is a New Orleans classic on New Year's weekend.

Mardi Gras
Date: February 24, 2009

Carnival actually begins on Twelfth Night and goes Mardi Gras, the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten Season. Make your plans early. Some Krewes even offer the opportunity to ride on their floats in the parades.

JazzFest
Dates: April 24-26, 2009 & April 30 - May 3, 2009

Always presenting the best of traditional favorites and up & coming talent, Jazzfest is an international favorite. Watch the Jazzfest site for the 2009 schedule of artists.

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Mardi Gras isn't the only reason to visit New Orleans!

Annual New Orleans Events

Mardi Gras
February 24, 2009

What is there to say -- it's Mardi Gras in New Orleans. See www.mardigras.com for the latest details on 2009 Mardi Gras in NOLA.

Booking Info: Special Event Rates and Procedures Apply. Call 504.561.5858 for details.

22nd Anniversary Tennessee Williams/
New Orleans Literary Festival
March 2009

A five-day festival featuring national and regional scholars, writers, and artists. The festival includes discussions and lectures, performances, a one-act play competition, walking tours, and a bookfair. For more information go to www.tennesseewilliams.net.

French Quarter Festival
April 17 – 19, 2009

Come and see the French Quarter Festival! Hear music ranging from jazz to brass bands, and everything in between. Sample some of New Orlean's finest food, tour private patios, join in a second-line parade, and much more. See http://fqfi.com for all the details on the 2009 French Quarter Festival.

Booking Info: Night Minimum Stay Required. Call 504.561.5858 for availability and rates.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
April, May 2009

Next to Mardi Gras, this is the ultimate New Orleans experience. Cajun, zydeco, gospel, blues, rhythm and blues, and of course jazz, can be heard at different venues through the city. Don't miss the amazing food and crafts that are also featured at this festival. Go to www.nojazzfest.com for all the latest on New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Booking Info: Special Event Rates and Procedures Apply. Call 504.561.5858 for details.

Christmas New Orleans Style
Annually December

Tours of historic homes, candlelight caroling, madrigal dinners, chefs' demonstrations. For more information about the event go to
www.christmasneworleans.com or call 504.522.5730

Booking Info: Be sure to ask for Hotel Maison de Ville’s Papa Noel Rates