With warm temperatures, outdoor festivals, and sunny days, New Orleans makes for the perfect spring break destination.
Attend a Spring Festival
You might think that New Orleans would take a break following all the Mardi Gras madness, but the carnival is just a precursor for the upcoming months filled with spring festivals here in the city. Of course, mega-fests like Jazz Fest and French Quarter Festival draw crowds in the hundreds of thousands from near and far. But there are a host of other trip-worthy festivals that celebrate music, food, neighbourhoods, and culture, such as Hogs for the Cause and Bayou Boogaloo, just to name a few.
Book a Luxury Stay
Many hotels in New Orleans offer seasonal packages and deals during spring. With a jam-packed travel schedule across the city, it is best recommended to book an accommodation centrally located in downtown New Orleans or the French Quarter, which offer premium services and amenities for a fulfilling getaway. Luxury stays include The Roosevelt Hotel, Four Seasons New Orleans, to name a few.
Learn about Mardi Gras Indian Traditions
Nothing says Sunday in New Orleans like a second line, a celebratory, brass band led street parade, rooted in African American and jazz culture. While second lines roll most Sundays throughout the year, there is one Sunday slightly more spectacular than the rest – Uptown Super Sunday. Once a year, on the third Sunday in March, the community gathers to marvel at the beauty and tradition of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Indian culture.
Savour the Crawfish Season
Saying goodbye to King Cake season while simultaneously welcoming back crawfish season is a sure sign of springtime in New Orleans. While the state-wide delicacy is technically available year-round, any local knows that traditional boiled crawfish are best enjoyed in the spring. Grab a pound or two while the getting is good this season. Get your hands dirty at top crawfish spots across the city such as, Frankie and Johnny’s and Blue Crab, as well as NOLA Crawfish Fest, for the freshest and sweetest flavours of crawfish.
Soak in the City’s Asian Culture
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and New Orleans has dozens of Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, and Thai restaurants to celebrate at. Some top choices among New Orleans’ Asian-owned restaurants include Luvi Restaurant, Mint Modern Vietnamese, Aroma Indian Cuisine, and many more.
Celebrate Spring Holidays
No matter the holiday, New Orleans always has a fun way to celebrate it. Parade your way through the French Quarter on Easter Sunday and the Irish Channel for St. Patrick’s Day. Take mom, grandma, an aunt, and the other important women in your life out for a special Mother’s Day brunch or spa date. Pay a visit to the National WWII Museum over Memorial Day weekend. Scout out some of the best Latin music, margaritas, and mojitos around town for Cinco De Mayo at some of the city’s Hispanic-owned Businesses.
Take Advantage of the Season Outdoors
Like most cities during spring, the weather can be a little unpredictable as some days are filled with sunshine and clear skies, while other days can be a little gloomy with high chances of rain. Luckily, New Orleans knows a thing or two about keeping the festivities alive during the rain showers. If the weather permits, take full advantage of the city’s endless outdoor activities like kayaking down Bayou Saint John or biking through the French Quarter. But if the forecast has other plans, take a rain check and enjoy endless indoor activities at museums, dinners, music shows, or spend a relaxing day at the hotel.
Celebrate Women’s History Month
Each year in March, communities across the country celebrate Women’s History Month. In New Orleans, women make up so many of the award-winning chefs, ground-breaking historians, and well-known musicians throughout the city. During the month of March and beyond, celebrate their endless contributions and undying influences at some of New Orleans’ many women-owned businesses across hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, retail shops, etc.
Attend the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) is an annual culinary extravaganza highlighting some of the city’s finest dining and wines from around the globe. The multi-day event features creations by top chefs from around the city, specially curated menus at local restaurants, and ticketed programming and fun. Attend this spring favourite or create your own wine and dine experience by restaurant hopping across the city.
Curate Your Own New Orleans Trip
Spring is a vibrant time in New Orleans, offering the best weather for exploring the city. With a variety of interests to explore, New Orleans offers experiences for every type of traveller, from family-friendly itineraries and kid-approved attractions to teen-approved activities or boozy brunches with friends, off-the-beaten-path eateries, late-night bites, and the city’s legendary live music scene, perfectly capturing the city’s diverse and vibrant culture.
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