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With its beautiful landscape and rich history, Louisiana is a state filled with different activities. From its rich Creole culture to its bustling urban centers, the state has something to offer everyone. Its rich history has inspired a wide variety of world-famous events, festivals, parades, museums, natural attractions and more.
A celebration of African American heritage and culture, the Essence Music Festival has been held at the Superdome in New Orleans almost every year since 1995. It has featured headline performers such as Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Beyonce, as well as aspiring artists.
Mixologists unite at this five day event in New Orleans. Through workshops, seminars and tasting sessions, attendees are educated in the art of cocktail making. Top bartenders from all over the world receive awards. A Cocktail Apprentice program is supported through this event.
Beginning as a small celebration with a group of friends, Southern Decadence has now become the largest assembly of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals in New Orleans. Open to all, the event's main attraction is the parade through the French Quarter.
Over 20 blocks of the city of Gretna are filled with stages, arts, crafts, and amusement rides during this two day event. An enormous food tent is filled with bustling vendors hoping to have the crowd's favorite offerings while two separate areas housing a Beer Garden and an Italian Village also compete with their ethnic foods.
[The 2020 edition will be virtual. Check the official website linked below for more details].
Held in Lafayette Square in October, this festival features three days of outstanding musical performances. Food and craft vendors are part of the market area of the festival.
Krewe of Boo is the official Halloween parade in New Orleans. Fabulous floats and creative costumes are all the rage at this annual event through downtown New Orleans.