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French Quarter Festival
Featuring the 'world's largest jazz brunch' (with more than 40
booths serving specialities from well-known New Orleans
restaurants), the annual French Quarter Festival is a showcase for
local musicians and a gourmet chance to savour New Orleans flavour.
On the music front 13 stages operate in the historic Vieux Carre
district with a programme ranging from brass bands to gospel and
traditional jazz. As far as the food goes there are all the classic
New Orleans specialities like Jambalaya, Gumbo and bread pudding,
with lots more besides. All this is spiced up with dozens of
special events, many of them free, like fireworks over the
Mississippi, art exhibitions, courtyard tours, music workshops and
parades. For more information contact the Festival office on (504)
522 5730.
Venue: New Orleans French Quarter, especially Jackson Square and the River Front;
Date: 9 - 11 April 2010;
Website: www.fqfi.org
