Bayou Bacchanal
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Early NovemberDescription
Bayou Bacchanal is the official Caribbean Carnival of New Orleans. This vibrant festival is one of the most unique and energizing parties of the city, which is an event that encourages everyone to participate with dance, singing and costumes. The non-profit organization, Caribbean Carnival / Friends of Culture, hosts the carnival every year in New Orleans every first Saturday of November that brings the city to life with amazing costumes, steel band beats, soca music and authentic Caribbean cuisine. Bayou Bacchanal brings its party to the streets of downtown New Orleans starting with a parade at Harrah's casino, down famous Canal Street, and then takes the party to Armstrong Park for more entertainment.
Venue
Lafayette Square
Times
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Admission & Parking
Downtown parking available
Website
http://www.bayoubacchanal.org
Infophone
504--220-8441
Email
friends@bayoubacchanal.org