8 Ethnic Festivals In New Orleans That Will Wow You In The Best Way Possible
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Kezia Kamenetz
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New Orleans is a town of amazing festivals, no doubt. But you may not realize how many festivals celebrate the cultures of peoples from around the world here as well. Here are some of the best ethnic festivals in New Orleans that you will enjoy.
An annual festival held at the New Orleans Museum of Art, many people flock here for the traditional music. But a real amazing aspect of the fest is the annual tea ceremony. It's really special!
Now moved to Jefferson Parish, Deutsches House still hosts a banging Oktoberfest every fall. Specialty sausages, great German beers on tap, and entertaining music make for a really great evening with friends.
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Celebrate the historic community of the Islenos in St. Bernard parish at this annual fest. You will love learning about the history of this fascinating community. And the music is pretty special as well!
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An annual Memorial Day weekend festival held at the Greek Orthodox Church in Lakeview, this is a true family affair. Greek community from all over New Orleans gathers for a day of celebration and rejoicing all things Greek and Greek related. You will love all the amazing food and entertainment. And--bonus--you can pull up to the fest like these guys on a boat!
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You are going to love this annual event that celebrates the latin culture that makes New Orleans so special. Many people don't realize how strong the Spanish culture is in this area--but after experiencing this special festival, we think you'll love it.
If you've been living in New Orleans for a while, there's a good chance that you have already experienced the beautiful Cajun culture that abounds here. Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco Festival distills all that you love about the culture in one beautiful weekend. Going for the music is reason enough, but the art and food are awesome as well.
Start off your new year right with this annual celebration put on by the Mary Queen of Vietnam Church in New Orleans East. It's a truly fabulous event that includes awesome performances, games, and of course, delicious and authentic Vietnamese specialties.
La Alliance-Francais helps people celebrate the annual French independence day in style. Enjoy French pastries, music, and of course--the annual french dog contest :).
How many of these festivals have you been to? Which are your favorites? Let us know in the comments below. We love to hear your thoughts and feedback!
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