It’s spring, get outside! Take in the fresh air at these Greater New Orleans events
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Spring is in the air, New Orleans! That means it’s time to soak up the balmy conditions before temperatures start creeping up again. Celebrate the new season the way New Orleanians know best — with music, seafood and good company.
Some big names are performing in New Orleans this spring
Here’s how you can take in the spring weather this season.
March
Arts Market New Orleans — Marsalis Harmony Park
Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans
Freret Street Festival
Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in New Orleans
Wednesday at the Square
Every Wednesday in March from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in New Orleans
April
Hospice House Crawfish Cookoff
Saturday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Slidell
Hogs for The Cause
Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 in New Orleans
Arts Market New Orleans — City Park
Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans
New Orleans Botanical Garden Spring Show
Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans
NOLA Crawfish Festival
Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 in New Orleans
French Quarter Festival
Thursday, April 11 through Sunday, April 14 in New Orleans
Zurich Classic
Monday, April 22 through Sunday, April 28 in Avondale
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Opens on Thursday, April 25 in New Orleans
Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival
Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28 in Belle Chasse
Arts Market New Orleans — Marsalis Harmony Park
Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans
Wednesday at the Square
Every Wednesday in April from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in New Orleans
May
Wednesday at the Square
Wednesday, May 1 and 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in New Orleans
Cinco de Mayo Festival
Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Jefferson Parish
Arts Market New Orleans — City Park
Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans
Bayou Boogaloo
Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 in New Orleans
New Orleans Greek Festival
Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26 in New Orleans
Arts Market New Orleans — Marsalis Harmony Park
Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans
Balloon Glow and Laser Show
Friday, May 31 starting at 5 p.m. in Avondale
June
Balloon Glow and Laser Show
Saturday, June 1 starting at 5 p.m. in Avondale
Arts Market New Orleans — City Park
Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Orleans
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