Category: New Orleans

New Orleans is one of the best spots in the country to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. And no wonder—In the 19th century, New Orleans was the destination for many Irish immigrants, who contributed greatly to the city’s culture and economy. Each year, New Orleans residents and visitors take to the streets, enjoying exciting street parties and… Continue reading Join New Orleans’ St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Automobile and pedestrian traffic will be impacted in the near future as the refurbishment of streets and sidewalks there is set to begin in earnest. On July 11th, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) hosted a Paths to Progress groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of repairs to ten street segments in the… Continue reading Traffic Alert – French Quarter Street/Sidewalk Repairs to Begin

Three festival events kick off in New Orleans, Louisiana this weekend: Saturday, April 7 Freret Street Festival – Freret Street has recently (and virtually overnight) turned into a restaurant row to rival most others in our city. What started out with the cocktail-centric bar, Cure, has turned into an impressive restaurant lineup. As such, a… Continue reading New Orleans festivals this week: Freret, Julia, and others

Fordor’s, the esteemed travel publication, has ranked New Orleans, Louisiana as the number two destination in the United States for St. Patrick’s Day festivities: A mad mix of Mardi Gras and Irish-inspired brouhaha, St. Patrick’s Day in New Orleans is just what you’d expect. The city, normally known for its French roots, also lays claim… Continue reading New Orleans ranked second in nation for best St. Patrick’s Day

Watch out for 11 new traffic cameras that are going online in New Orleans, Louisiana on Monday, March 12. The cameras will be going online in Uptown, Gentilly, New Orleans East, and Algiers. There will be a higher threshold for issuing speeding tickets. Except during school zone times, drivers will have to be going at… Continue reading New traffic cameras go online Monday in New Orleans, Louisiana

Here is a listing of car traffic road closures for the Rock n Roll Marathon, which is being held on Sunday, March 4, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana: N. Maestri Street St. Charles Avenue, Camp Street – 8:00 AM Friday, March 2 -10:30 AM S. Maestri Street Poydras Street – Whole Road