Visit New Orleans in March for Warmer Weather and Unique Shows!
March is an awesome time to visit New Orleans as the weather starts to warm and the city’s chaos begins to calm with the ending of Carnival season. If you weren’t in town for Mardi Gras, you can still get a taste of it by checking out Super Sunday to the learn about Mardi Gras Indian culture and experience a traditional “second line.” If you rather stay indoors, you can go see the musical Hamilton at the historic Saenger Theater or laugh all night long at The Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival.
March Event Calendar
Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade
If you’re in New Orleans for St Patrick’s Day, you’re lucky! The city seems to throw a parade or celebration for almost everything and there’s a HUGE one for St. Patty’s Day! Throw on your best green and head down to the Irish Channel to join over thousands of parade participants! Watch over 30 floats (the same decadent ones that roll during Mardi Gras), roll down Magazine street and catch throws like flowers, beads, cabbage, and more! Catching the parade is free and open to the public! Official date TBA by organizers in regards to COVID.
HAMILTON the Musical
Hamilton: a musical that mixes history and hip-hop! Don't miss the chance to see the two put together in one of the nation's most popular musicals. Both educational and entertaining, dive into the story of one of our founding fathers and learn all about Alexander Hamilton and U.S. history in a unique, modern way! Get your tickets here!
Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival
Get ready to laugh all night at The Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival. Held at the UNO Lakefront arena, the show will feature acts from hilaious performers such as Mike Epps, Gary Owen, Sommore, Lavell Crawford, and Kountry Wayne. It will be a hysterical and unforgettable night that you wouldn't want to miss! Get your tickets here!
Things to Do in New Orleans in March
Visit the Sculpture Garden
The Sculpture Garden is the perfect way to take a break from the buzz of the city. Located next to the New Orleans Museum of Art, the world-class collection of modern and contemporary sculptures recently expanded 6 acres and now occupies about 11 serene acres of City Park. Take a leisurely walk through winding paths under beautiful oak trees and over peaceful lagoons while marveling at the garden’s magnificent art!
Visit Mardi Gras World
Are you curious to know how the enormous, elaborate floats that roll through the streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras parades are crafted? Then take a visit Mardi Gras World, the largest float designing and building facility in the world! Open year-around and located right next to the Mississippi River, this 300,000 square foot warehouse filled with historic floats, costumes, and decorations gives you a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look of Mardi Gras traditions.
Take a Bike Tour Around New Orleans
Located in the French Quarter, learn more about New Orleans’ rich history with Freewheelin’ Bike Tours, a locally-owned and operated company. Opened seven days a week between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., there are different tours to choose from, whether you want to know more about the Creole & Crescent, The Garden District, or the Marigny & Bywater (for those who are 21+ only). You can also go on a self-guided tour, or if you just want to rent and ride a bike, you can! Prices for rentals start at $25 for cruisers and bikes, while tours start at $50.
Rent a pedal boat or a kayak and explore City Park
City Park Boat and Bike Rentals offers kayaks and boats so that locals and tourists can explore the lakes of City Park. They are located about three miles from the French Quarter and they are open from 10 a.m. to sunset on weekdays and 9 a.m. till sunset on weekends. You must be 18 years of age to rent; cash and credit cards only. Rentals start at $15 for kayaks, $22 for canoes and $26 for pedal boats. They also offer bike rentals if you prefer to be on land!
New Orleans Concerts in March
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- 03/16/2021 Hamilton Saenger Theatre - New Orleans Buy Tickets
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- 03/19/2021 The Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival: Mike Epps, Gary Owen, Sommore, Lavell Crawford & Kountry Wayne UNO Lakefront Arena Buy Tickets
- 03/20/2021 Hamilton Saenger Theatre - New Orleans Buy Tickets
- 03/20/2021 Hamilton Saenger Theatre - New Orleans Buy Tickets
- 03/21/2021 Hamilton Saenger Theatre - New Orleans Buy Tickets
- 03/21/2021 Hamilton Saenger Theatre - New Orleans Buy Tickets