French Quarter Festival Kickoff Parade Starts in the 200 Block of Bourbon Street
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Special Event
Fans are invited to join festival organizers, sponsors, and partners to welcome the Fest on Thursday, April 11 at 10 am at the French Quarter Festival Kickoff Parade. The parade departs from the 200 block of Bourbon Street down to St.Ann Street, where it then turns and makes its way to Jackson Square for the Annual Opening Day Ceremony.
NPS park rangers and volunteers will dance to the beat of a brass band and be joined by Baby Dolls.
Fees
Free and open to the public
Location
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Latitude and Longitude 29.954740, -90.064698
Schedule
Date:
Apr 11, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
45 minutes
Begins at 10:00 am Central Time. Ending time is approximate.
Event Type
- Cultural/Craft Demonstration
- Partner Program
- Performance
Tags:
new orleans jazz national historical park, jean lafitte national historical park and preserve, new orleans, new orleans culture, jazz, new orleans jazz, parade, music festival