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Parade Planner: Easter in the QuarterFour parades are rolling through the Quarter on Easter Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) is prediting scattered thunderstorms all day, but as of press time, the processions are on rain or shine.
Details about the Ostara Parade, Historic French Quarter Easter Parade, Chris Owens Easter Parade, and the Gay Easter Parade follow below.
Weekend Planner: Egg Hunts, Keg Hunts, Easter Brunches, and Boat RidesThe traditional Easter parades will roll through the Quarter on Sunday, but all weekend there will be opportunities for New Orleanians to celebrate the end of Lenten. Whether you're looking for family-friendly brunchin' and cruisin' on the water or a boozy, adults-only egg hunt is more your speed, there are options for everyone to celebrate. Read on for the best picks around town this weekend. Parade Planner: Easter in the QuarterThree parades are rolling today in the Quarter. The National Weather Service (NWS) is prediting rain all day, but as of press time, the processions are on rain or shine. Details about the Historic French Quarter Easter Parade, Chris Owens Easter Parade, and the Gay Easter Parade follow below.
Today in NOLA: 3.27.16Happy Easter! Downtown, check out three parades to celebrate the holiday. This evening, Peelander-Z is playing their annual Easter gig, Gal Holiday is at BMC, and Joe Krown is playing his regular show at the Leaf. On this day in 1934, Rev. Gerald Smith delivered a speech to Sulphur’s “Share Our Wealth” Club. Now more this Sunday. Glee in a BonnetFour Parades Ready to Roll on EasterFor many people, Easter is a day of faith, but in New Orleans we like to show in some rollin’ and throwin’ with our Catholicism. Easter Sunday (3.27) is cause for four separate parades in the Crescent City. All the details about the Historic French Quarter Easter Parade, the Original Pigeon Town Steppers Second Line, Chris Owens’ Easter Parade, and the Gay Easter Parade follow. Easter Shooting in CarrolltonThe New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) are investigating a Carrollton shooting on Easter Day (4.05). The afternoon gunplay left one man dead and another man in the hospital. Today in NOLA: 4.5.15Easter Sunday has arrived. Several parades are happening today to commemorate the religious celebration. Peelander-Z is at One Eyed Jacks and a host of rhythm and blues bands play in other venues. The Liberty Ship launched by the Delta Shipping Company left the Mississippi shores of New Orleans on this day in 1944. Now, more on Easter Sunday events. Bonnet BashThree Parades Celebrate Easter in the QuarterNew Orleans throws a pretty big party for the Tuesday before Lent, and the Sunday after the fast ain’t too shabby either. It just wouldn't be a New Orleans holiday without some marchin' and tossin'. Three parades make their way through the Quarter today. Read on for full details. Bar Hop: Bunarchy 2015Saturday (4.04) night, hundreds of costumed revelers in the Marigny will be multiplying like bunnies. Clad in latex and leather masks, some PoMo rabbits will be bar crawling for a cause. The scene is all part of Bunarchy 2015. Museum PiecesToo much festing on your plate this spring? There is always art. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) are both gearing up for a couple annual events. ![]() |
ContributorsRenard Boissiere, Evan Z.E. Hammond, Naimonu James, Wilson Koewing, J.A. Lloyd, Nina Luckman, Dead Huey Long, Alexis Manrodt, Joseph Santiago, Andrew Smith, Cynthia Via, Austin Yde PhotographersArt Director Michael Weber, B.A. EditorListings EditorLinzi Falk Editor EmeritusAlexis Manrodt Published Daily |
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