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St Patrick’s Day
No sooner has New Orleans recovered from the revelry of Mardi
Gras than it starts all over again, with the celebration of St
Patrick's Day being the perfect reason for another round of parades
and parties through the downtown area, centred on Bourbon Street.
Traditionally it is a day for the locals to gather on the streets
and pavements with picnic baskets and umbrellas. Groups parade
dancing down the street in costumes of green, dispensing flowers,
beads and kisses to the spectators to the tune of amplified live
bands on floats and trucks. The most popular 'throws' that the
crowd vies for on this day are cabbages, carrots, onions and the
odd potato. For more information phone (504) 525 5169.
Venue: French Quarter;
Date: 17 March, annually
