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New
Years parties in New Orleans live up
to the partying image of this fabled
city on the Mississippi River. The
city is such a popular tourist
attraction and is known for so many
things that the NYE into New Years
events in New Orleans will be only
one part of the year-round party
schedule. This is not to diminish
New Year's Eve in bayou country. It
is as fun and crazy as anywhere else
in the world and has a decidedly
Mardi Gras feel. Many head for the
Crescent City Countdown. Though
Bourbon Street bars do booming
business day and night, official
celebrations take place in Jackson
Square and as an alternative to the
classic ball drop, a nine-foot fleur
de lis descends at the Jax Brewery
building, after which, fireworks
explode over the Mississippi.
For the latest New Year's Eve events
and parties in New Orleans see New
Year's Eve Live
One of the biggest New Orleans New
Years Eve events is the Street Party
in the French Quarter. There is a
fireworks display at midnight and
all of the clubs and bars in the
districts open early and stay open
late. As you might imagine a throng
of people descend upon the French
Quarter to ring in the holiday and
take New Years photos of the show.
As such, be prepared for congestion.
This is the meeting place for one of
the largest New Years parties in New
Orleans. Rather than attempting to
take a car into the chaos, opt for
public transport or a taxi. Besides
the many New Years parties in New
Orleans that take place in luxury
hotels and restaurants, and inside
bars and homes, several popular
events open to the general public
are a great option. The Street Party
is one of the best in the city.
For another flavor of the city on
the big night head down to Decatur
Street in front of Jackson Square
for the NOLA New Year’s Eve
celebration. Jackson Square is a
historic park in the French Quarter
of New Orleans. It is also the site
for one of this year’s most festive
celebrations. With a breathtaking
view of the Mississippi River, the
streets will be reminiscent of Mardi
Gras: full of street performers,
live music, Cajun cuisine
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