Despite the fact that more and more tourists have found their way to French Quarter Fest in New Orleans, it's still a local favorite. Free entry, amazing food and drinks, dozens and dozens of local bands performing every day and a "stage" that spreads along the riverfront and through the French Quarter combine for one of the most simultaneously laid back and exciting weekends of the spring festival season. Whether you choose to stake a spot at a stage for the day or spend your time wandering from one end of the Quarter to the other, you're in for a good time, good (0 comments)
french quarter festival: 2012 French Quarter Festival Was the Biggest Yet
- 04/16/12 04:57 AM
In the Times-Picayune, they are reporting that the crowds at this years French Quarter Festival were the biggest ever. The festival has grown from a small, local event that took place on one day to the current 4 day extravaganza that stretches along the riverfront and spills into the streets of the Quarter.
I had a chance to get out there on Thursday and Friday and I'm so glad I took the time to grab my camera before heading out the door...
Crowds in Jackson Square
This band pulled a little guy from the crowd - and he (2 comments)