9 Things Every New Orleanian Routinely Does At The First Sign Of Spring

New Orleanians celebrate the arrival of spring with crawfish boils, seasonal beers, and outdoor activities.

Well folks, springtime is officially here! 'Tis the season for crawfish boils, quality porch time, seasonal beers, and best of all — no mosquitos! Here are 9 things every New Orleanian routinely does at the first sign of spring.

1. Start planning your crawfish boils.

It’s the best part of this time of year!

2. Stock up on seasonal beers.

To go with your crawfish boils, of course.

3. Put in some good porch time.

The cooler weather means kicking back on your porch with your friends and family.

4. Hit the trails.

City Park is a great place to take a leisurely stroll

5. Festivals, festivals, festivals!

We’re quickly approaching that time of year when there’s some type of festival happening every weekend.

6. Picnics in the park.

Before you know it, we’ll be in the sweltering heat of summer, so enjoy the cooler weather now!

7. Open your windows.

Let that fresh air in the house!

8. Spring cleaning.

Go through your house and get rid of anything you don’t need, so you can make room for more stuff you don’t need!

9. Bust out the grill.

Any excuse to be outside, really.

What's your favorite part of spring? Let us know in the comments below!

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