Event Dates
From: Thursday, Sep 30th, 2021
To: Sunday, Oct 3rd, 2021
French Quarter Festival New Orleans 2021
The French Quarter festival is the world’s largest showcase of Louisiana food, music and culture. The event has been showcasing the city’s unique heritage for over 30 years.
The event features over 20 stages representing every genre of music, from jazz to funk, gospel, classical to cabaret. The festival also hosts over 60 local restaurants, serving food and beverages in Jackson Square, said to be the ‘world’s largest jazz brunch’. The four-day weekend festival is FREE and there is no cost to attend any of the performances
Held in the historical heart of the city, The French Quarter is world famous for its vibrant gay nightlife and its unique and colorful architecture. Bourbon street and its 13 blocks will be full of people soaking up that unique NOLA atmosphere. The event attracts more than
700,000 locals and tourists to the city.
One highlight not to miss is the Second-Line Kickoff Parade on Thursday as it passes through Bourbon Street before ending at the famous Jackson Square.
French Quarter Festival has been consistently voted “favorite festival”, “favorite food festival”, and “favorite event open to the public” by locals.
The beat place to stay is in the French quarter, which is where you will find most of the gay bars and clubs,
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
The Roosevelt Hotel, Omni Royal, Royal Sonesta Hotel, French Market Inn.
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Where we stay!
The Hotel Monteleone is where we stay
in New Orleans, close to all the gay bars.
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Gay Map of New Orleans
If you want to be close to all of New Orleans famous attractions, including the top gay-nightlife options in the city, the French Quarter remains the hub of where to stay, with dozens of hotels of all types and grades.. Adjacent to the Quarter and just downriver, you’ll find a number of gay-friendly smaller properties in historic and trendy Faubourg Marigny, which is also home to several gay-popular restaurants and bars.
Recommended Apartments in New Orleans
Modern Condos
1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms
All units here are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa bed, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge.
Bourbon Place
1 & 2 Bedrooms
Featuring accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and flat-screen TV, Bourbon Place I Sextant is situated 500 m from Bourbon Street and 700 m from St Louis Cemetery No 1. metered parking and a garage parking close to the property.
Factors Row
1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms
All units feature a cable flat-screen TV and iPod docking station. Units include a seating and/or dining area. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, Every unit comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries, & a washing machine
The Pythian
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom
This air-conditioned apartment features free WiFi, the kitchen features a dishwasher, a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming TV options and local channels are available. Other facilities at this two-bedroom apartment include a fitness centre.
Video Of French Quarter Festival New Orleans
Highlights French Quarter Fest opening day parade
Recommended Hotels in New Orleans
The gay bars and clubs are centred around the French Quarter, so we suggest you try and find a hotel in this district. The area has many boutique hotels offering a traditional Louisiana welcome.
The Roosevelt Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans features an outdoor pool and a 2,300 square-foot gym. The elegant hotel features The Rooftop Bar, a full-service spa and rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. WiFi is available at a costs
Omni Royal, 4 Star
Sophisticated & Stylish
Located on the most fashionable corner, St. Louis at Royal, the hotel has received the 4-diamond luxury award for the past 27 years. Whether you’re visiting New Orleans for work or play this hotel is truly the place to see and be seen.
Royal Sonesta, 4 Star
Right on Bourbon Street
Located in the historic French Quarter on Bourbon Street, Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans offers accommodation with an outdoor pool, multiple bars, and a jazz club. The hotel is decorated with modern art.
French Market Inn
3 Star Central Location
Situated in the French Quarter, this New Orleans hotel was built in the 1800s and provides simple rooms with Air-conditioning, desk cable TV & coffee facilities. Guests are a 5-minute walk from Jackson Square.
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