New Orleans Greek Festival
New Orleans Greek Festival returns on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. The sounds of Greek music fill the air, as does the wonderful aroma of Greek food during this indoor and outdoor fête. Music, cathedral tours, and Hellenic dancing are all on the schedule, as well as a 5K to kick off the fest, kids’ activities, and arts and crafts for sale. Tickets are $10.
Soak up the sun at Bayou Boogaloo
Returning to Bayou St. John May 17-19, Bayou Boogaloo is the unofficial kickoff to the summer in New Orleans. Arrive by land or by water and catch performances from GZA & the Phunky Nomads, Quintron and Miss Pussycat, George Porter Jr. & the Runnin’ Pardners, and more. Tickets are $20 for single day general admission with VIP options available.