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Krewe of Zulu Parade 2026
The Krewe of Zulu – the “Every Man’s” parade since the early 1900s – swings down Basin Street on Mardi Gras Day, delighting thousands of enthused fans.
- photos by Melanie Cole
Mardi Gras Day 2026: French Quarter Portraits
Dozens of marching krewes cavorted down Royal Street on Mardi Gras day, while just a block away, the Bourbon Street Awards costume contest had crowds cheering, jeering and dropping jaws.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
Mardi Gras 2026: Marigny & French Quarter
New Orleans photographer Scott Saltzman follows the venerable Societe of St. Anne’s through the Marigny and the French Quarter on what many were calling the “perfect” Mardi Gras Day.
- photos by Scott Saltzman
Krewe of Barkus Parade 2026
This venerable canine Krewe has been parading since 1993, this year with the theme “Wicked & Wagging: Barkus Believes in Change for Good.”
- photos by Andrew Simoneaux
Krewe of Cork Parade 2026
Friday afternoons are legendary in the French Quarter, when lunches run through Happy Hour and then into the evening – so of course, that’s when the frolicking Krewe of Cork imbibes its way through the neighborhood.
- photos by Cheryl Gerber
Krewe of Bohème Parade 2026
The Green Fairy dazzled parade-goers along its Marigny and French Quarter route, with 30 sub-krewes creating their own kinds of magic.
- photos by Scott Saltzman
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2026
Even a wind chill in the 20s couldn’t slow down the irreverent, bawdy Krewe du Vieux as it rolled through the Marigny and French Quarter Saturday night.
- photos by Cheryl Gerber
Chewbacchus Parade 2026
The force was with the Krewe of Chewbacchus as they navigated through the hyperspace of the French Quarter – just ahead of a galactic cold front.
- photos by Shawn Fink
Krewe Mosaïque Parade 2026
Fifteen independent krewes come together to make up one of the newest - and earliest – parades to march through the French Quarter, this year delighting crowds who braved frigid winds.
- photos by Scott Saltzman
Baby Dolls: Blessing of the Streets 2026
Each year, Baby Dolls from around New Orleans gather at the Jazz Museum to honor tradition and bless the streets for the coming Carnival season.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
Joan of Arc Parade 2026
The 18th annual procession through the Quarter honoring Joan of Arc’s birthday changed routes to avoid road construction, but merry throngs were undeterred, lining the streets to welcome the Maid of Orleans and the opening of Carnival season.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
French Quarter Holiday Home Tour 2025
The venerable community organization, Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré, hosted the annual tour which helps fund the popular Caroling in the Square that follows later in the day.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
Caroling in Jackson Square 2025
Since 1946, Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre has hosted a candlelit caroling in Jackson Square, a generational holiday tradition for many New Orleanians.
- photos by Melanie Cole
The Jazz Museum Meets Storyville: the 2025 Improvisations Gala
The New Orleans Jazz Museum collaborated with the Storyville Museum for a sassy theme that included jazz, gaming, and burlesque – making for an unforgettable evening!
- photos by Cheryl Gerber and Scott Saltzman
Children’s Holiday Parade 2025
Rescheduling from Saturday to Sunday because of foul weather didn’t dampen the spirits of paraders – or parade-goers – for this 4th annual event.
- photos by Shawn Fink
Dia de Los Muertos Procession 2025
Krewe De Mayahuel’s annual gathering and procession through the Bywater to the St. Roch Cemetery remembers and celebrates loved ones who have passed.
- photos by Shawn Fink
Krewe of Boo Parade 2025
Krewe of Boo rolls through New Orleans – despite rain and heavy construction in the French Quarter.
- photos by Cheryl Gerber
Swampus Parade 2025
Leave it to the Krewe of Krampus – who even manage to make Christmas a little spooky – to host this 2nd annual parade featuring dozens of local marching clubs, all showcasing creepy creativity and alternatives to zombie plastic throws.
- photos by Melanie Cole
River Fest 2025
For the past decade, this festival at the New Orleans Jazz Museum has offered food, music and educational panels to help educate locals and visitors alike about sustainability and restoration of the Mississippi and our coastal waters.
- photos by Scott Saltzman
Southern Decadence Parade 2025
A later starting time and cooler temps – at least for New Orleans in August– made this celebration one of the most flamboyant yet!
- photos by Cheryl Gerber