New Orleans is a little corner of the South where European traditions blend with Caribbean influences and jazz is a part of everyday life. The city's history is as colorful as its local architecture and its food is legendary. You'll find something to delight you around every cobble-stoned corner and celebrations any time of year. In fact, New Orleans festivals are the city’s cultural heart and soul. From Mardi Gras and the French Quarter Festival to Jazz Fest and the Sugar Bowl, celebrate life in the Big Easy!