New Orleans March 2022

New Orleans March 2022 Events

New Orleans March 2022 Events

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Visit New Orleans in March for Warmer Weather

Average temperature low and high: 54°-73°
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. Spend some time outside at the Sculpture Garden or enjoy an indoor evening of laughs at the Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival. Some annual events may be postponed or different because of COVID-19, we will update this page with any new information in the coming weeks released by organizers.
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Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

Ready for Fat Tuesday in the Big Easy? Mardi Gras was sorely missed last year, but is now set to make a grand return in 2022. The citywide celebration is felt the strongest on Bourbon Street, where bars are packed, live jazz music fills the air and beads are tossed to revellers, often exchanged for a quick flash of skin.

Some new rules are being considered to keep the pandemic at bay. Proof of vaccines or negative COVID tests may be required in certain situations and parades could follow more limited routes. However, Mardi Gras will be as indulgent as ever with colorful parades and costumes. The Krewe of Endymion ball is February 26 at the Caesars Superdome. While Mardi Gras is officially one day, the week leading up to it is full of parties and events throughout New Orleans, especially in the historic French Quarter.

March Event Calendar

Mardi Gras New Orleans

Mar 1, 2022 New Orleans, LA View on Map
Mardi Gras New Orleans

Ready for Fat Tuesday in the Big Easy? Mardi Gras was sorely missed last year, but is now set to make a grand return in 2022. The citywide celebration is felt the strongest on Bourbon Street, where bars are packed, and live jazz music fills the air. Some new rules are being considered to keep the pandemic at bay. Proof of vaccines or negative COVID tests may be required in certain situations and parades could follow more limited routes. However, Mardi Gras will be as indulgent as ever with colorful parades and costumes.  While Mardi Gras is officially one day, the weeks leading up to it are full of parties and events throughout New Orleans.

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Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 12, 2022 Irish Channel, New Orleans View on Map
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 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!

Tennessee Williams New Orleans Literary Festival

Mar 23-27, 2022 French Quarter View on Map
Tennessee Williams New Orleans Literary Festival

Tennessee Williams once said, “America has only three cities: New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland." The famous American playwright loved New Orleans, and this festival is orchestrated to honor him. The fest brings more than 130 authors, actors, and musicians in for a five-day event. Make sure not to miss the infamous “Stella” shouting contest held in the French Quarter! Ticket prices for different events vary. Tickets are on sale now!

BUKU Music & Art Project

Mar 25-26, 2022 Mardi Gras World View on Map
BUKU Music & Art Project

Join thousands of music and art enthusiasts at the BUKU Music and Art Project at Blaine Kern's Mardi Gas World. The BUKU Music and Art Festival features local as well as international art, live music, dance performances, art installations, performance art, and most of all, famous New Orleans food. BUKU music festival focuses on indie-rock music and hip-hop music while still offering around 50 unique music acts. 

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The Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival

Mar 25, 2022 UNO Lakefront Arena View on Map

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!

The Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival

Mar 25, 2022 UNO Lakefront Arena View on Map

Headlined this year by award-winning actor and comedian Mike Epps, the Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival promises a night full of laughter. An accomplished comedian, Epps is supported by the multi-talented entertainer Gary Owen. Both men are known for putting on hilarious shows. Buy tickets here!

Local Uproar (Stand-Up)

Mar 26, 2022 The Allways Lounge View on Map
Local Uproar (Stand-Up)

Laugh with some of New Orleans’ funniest comedians at Local Uproar, a free showcase. In addition to local talents, out of town guest comics and nationally touring acts also tend to take the stage. Local Uproar is in association with New Orleans Ice Cream, which means in addition to the free show, there’s free ice-cream!

Congo Square Rhythms Festival

Mar 26-27, 2022 Louis Armstrong Park View on Map
Congo Square Rhythms Festival

The Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival comes with a lot of fun including African Dance, Mardi Gras Indians, and most of all amazing food & drinks. Taking place in Armstrong Park, this event also features the amazing live music of several types including Latin jazz, jazz, brass bands, West African highlife, soul, and funk. Overall, the Congo Square features a food court, arts, and a Mardi Gras Indian competition. This is a free event.

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Things to do in New Orleans

Things to Do in New Orleans in March

Visit the Sculpture Garden

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
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

Mardi Gras World
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

French Quarter
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
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!
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