New Orleans February 2025

New Orleans February 2025 Events

New Orleans February 2025 Events

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Visit New Orleans This February for Excitement and Romance!

Average temperature low and high: 47°-66°
You need to know two words about New Orleans in February: Mardi Gras. Whether you'll be watching the parade, running a marathon, or celebrating with a slice of king cake, this month is all about parties and celebrations. Other popular events include the Tina Turner Musical, Lundi Gras Day festivals, or watching an opera-ballet. The French Quarter is the place to be around this time, where you'll also find plenty of gumbo, po'boys, and beignets. Be sure to bookmark this page for next month's exciting events.
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Mardi Gras 2024

Mardi Gras 2024

Mardi Gras, America's favorite festival for fun and debauchery, is back and starts on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. This citywide celebration is felt the strongest on Bourbon Street, where bars are packed, live jazz music fills the air, and beads are tossed to revelers. Mardi Gras is an indulgent celebration with colorful parades and costumes, and it lasts for a week leading up to Fat Tuesday, the main event of Mardi Gras. The French Quarter is known for hosting many parties and events throughout the week, making it the epicenter of the celebration.

February Event Calendar

Les Misérables

Date to be confirmed Saenger Theatre View on Map

"Les Misérables" is one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history. Based on Victor Hugo's novel, the story is set in 19th-century France against a backdrop of societal turmoil and the pending June Rebellion in Paris. Claude-Michel Schönberg's iconic score includes crowd favorites like "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own" and "Do You Hear the People Sing?" with a colorful array of costumes and set pieces. "Les Mis" has been a rousing success for more than 40 years, earning numerous awards, including the Tony for "Best Musical" in 1987. Buy tickets

Krewe of Freret Parade

Date to be confirmed Uptown, New Orleans View on Map
Krewe of Freret Parade
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Attending a Mardi Gras parade is a must during Carnival season in New Orleans, and The Krewe of Freret Parade is a great one to add to your list. This parade is known to be filled with local artists and entertainers who give out intricately decorated Mardi Gras masks. The parade route is scheduled to start uptown at the intersection of Napoleon Avenue and Tchoupitoulas Street and then proceed north up Napoleon Ave. until St. Charles Avenue, through the Garden District. Attending is free and open to the public. Interested in riding in the parade? Membership starts at $776.

Tet Fest

Date to be confirmed Mary Queen of Vietnam Church View on Map
Tet Fest
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Tet Fest in New Orleans is known for being a melting pot of many cultures and is home to a large Vietnamese population. Tet Fest celebrates the Vietnamese New Year in New Orleans East each year. Head down to the Mary Queen of Vietnam Church to enjoy a day filled with vibrancy, authentic food, traditional performances and dances, and live music. The 2024 event will occur on February 10, 2024, at 14011 Dwyer Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70129. Admission is free and open to the public​.

Mardi Gras Cavaliers Alumni Parade

Date to be confirmed New Orleans, LA, USA View on Map
Mardi Gras Cavaliers Alumni Parade
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Those who marched in the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps take the limelight again in the Endymion Parade on February 10th, 2024, and the Orpheus Parade on February 12th, 2024. Celebrate Mardi Gras while listening to them play a medley of tunes and toast them with your favorite celebratory cocktail.

Ali Wong

Date to be confirmed Mahalia Jackson Theater View on Map

Ali Wong caught the world's attention in 2016, taking the stage seven months pregnant during her critically acclaimed Netflix comedy special "Baby Cobra." She's since become a fixture in theaters and arenas around the world and released two more standup specials ("Hard Knock Wife" and "Don Wong") on Netflix, made appearances on television ("Black Box" and "American Housewife") and starred in the film "Always Be My Maybe," which she also co-wrote. Wong's humor is a compelling and entertaining look at motherhood and growing up in America with Asian heritage.

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Stevie Nicks

Date to be confirmed Smoothie King Center View on Map

With a career spanning 40+ years as both a member of the iconic band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo superstar, songstress Stevie Nicks continues to wow with her on-stage charisma and legendary performances. A follow-up to her highly successful 2023 solo tour (which included shows with Billy Joel), Nicks will ring in the new year with a limited series of performances in 2024. In February, The "Landslide" singer and legendary performer will visit New Orleans' Smoothie King Center for what is sure to be an unforgettable evening.

Tickets are available now for this must-see performance perfect for fans looking to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer live in concert. 

Doors open at 6 PM and the event starts at 7 PM.

Boat Show New Orleans

Date to be confirmed Pontchartrain Center View on Map

Head down to the Pontchartrain Center to see hundreds of boats under one roof for the biggest boat show in the region. Experts, professionals, and enthusiasts will gather for a unique 3-day interactive experience. Attendees will be able to discover new models of boats, motors, and trailers from around the country, learn about trends in the market and discuss the latest developments in the industry. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children 5-12, and free for kids under 5.

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Drink at the best bars in the French Quarter

Drink at the best bars in the French Quarter
New Orleans has quite the boozy reputation, to say the least. From dive ins and up-scale cocktail bars to pubs and iconic hotel bars, the city takes their drinking establishments seriously. Final calls and bars closing at 2 a.m? Not in New Orleans! Some bars are even open for 24 hours! Bottoms up 'til the sun's up!

Climb at New Orleans Boulder Lounge

New Orleans Boulder Lounge
Climb at New Orleans Boulder Lounge
Okay, so New Orleans isn't a very mountainous region; frankly, it's flat. But if you're looking for an uphill climb, no worries, there's the Boulder Lounge! It's the first and only climbing gym in the city in over ten years! Located in the city's historic cotton press building, a 125-year old warehouse, it features 2,500 square feet of bouldering with difficulty levels that range from beginner to pro-climber!
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