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Special Event

Event

French Quarter Festival Kickoff Parade Starts in the 200 Block of Bourbon Street

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Fee:

Free. Free and open to the public

Location: LAT/LONG: 29.954740, -90.064698


National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dates & Times

Date:

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

45 minutes

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Partner Program
Performance

Begins at 10:00 am Central Time. Ending time is approximate.

Description

Fans are invited to join festival organizers, sponsors, and partners to welcome the Fest on Thursday, April 11 at 10 am at the French Quarter Festival Kickoff Parade. The parade departs from the 200 block of Bourbon Street down to St.Ann Street, where it then turns and makes its way to Jackson Square for the Annual Opening Day Ceremony.

NPS park rangers and volunteers will dance to the beat of a brass band and be joined by Baby Dolls.

 

 

 

 

Reservation or Registration: No

Reservations are NOT required
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