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Krewe of Dolly: Celebration of Life Parade 9-2-5
The 700-member Krewe of Dolly turned out in full force on September 25 in a celebration of life parade through the Quarter, ending at the Jazz Museum for a proclamation from Mayor Helena Moreno.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
River Fest 2026
A parade through Jackson Square and along the river leads to a day of music at the New Orleans Jazz Museum each year for River Fest.
- photos by Melanie Cole
Lafcadio Lives: A New Festival Honors Often Overlooked Writer
A new festival celebrating legendary New Orleans writer Lafcadio Hearn is the brainchild of Amy Kirk Duvoisin, founder of the beloved Joan of Arc Parade.
– by Kim Ranjbar
Gallatin Street Fest 2026
This free annual festival at the New Orleans Jazz Museum offers the perfect wind-down after a crowded weekend at the fairgrounds – and some of the city’s most talented performers who record on the museum’s label, Gallatin Street Records.
- photos by Pat Jolly and Ellis Anderson
Louis Armstrong’s Halloween Magic: How a Ten-Hour Visit to his Hometown Conjured up Change
Ten years after Louisiana’s Jim Crow laws led Armstrong to swear off performing in New Orleans, a committee from the city’s nascent jazz museum convinced him to return for a ground-breaking concert – one that helped pave the way for change.
– by Bethany Ewald Bultman
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
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
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
Satchmo Summerfest 2024
All four stages at the New Orleans Jazz Museum rocked through the weekend - with Sunday’s Jazz Mass and second-line parade celebrating the essence of New Orleans music – and Louis Armstrong’s pivotal role creating it.
-photos by Melanie Cole and Ellis Anderson
Gallatin Street Music Fest 2024
The new Gallatin Street Festival eased folks down on the Monday after Jazz Fest, with an exciting line-up of local acts in a relaxed setting at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
- photography by Scott Saltzman
Danny Barker Fest + St. Joseph’s Celebration
Folks attending the three-day Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival at the Jazz Museum this year had the happy option of popping over to the adjacent French Market on Saturday for a St. Joseph’s Day Celebration.
- photos by Melanie Cole and Ellis Anderson
Improvisations Gala 2023
This annual fund-raiser for the New Orleans Jazz Museum is one of the city’s most spectacular, featuring Jason Neville Funky Soul Band & Special Guest "Mr. P Funk" George Clinton, New Orleans cuisine and craft cocktails, a Sound Collage lighting display, exhibits and special jazz-related arts installations.
- photos by Melanie Cole