With festival season in full swing, your favorites are coming up. Bayou Boogaloo, Greek Fest and of course the last weekend of Jazz Fest are all packed into May.
What: New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival
When: May 2-5
Where: New Orleans Fair Grounds
Price: $85 at the gate
It’s the last weekend of Jazz Fest. Highlights include Diana Ross, Widespread Panic, Aaron Neville, The Soul Rebels, Tank and the Bangas, and Little Freddie King. Click here for more information.
What: NOLA Crawfish Fest
When: May 1
Where: Central City BBQ
Price: $45
The first day of May is actually the last day of NOLA Crawfish Fest, hosted at Central City BBQ. Tickets at $45 and are available at the door. Click here for more information.
What: Crawfish Mambo
When: May 11, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Where: University of New Orleans
Price: $25, children under 7 free
This fest started in 2012 and features all-you-can-eat crawfish and live music. There’s even a tent for the kiddies. Mambo serves as the UNO Alumni Association’s primary fundraiser. Click here for more information.
What: Mother’s Day at the Zoo
When: May 12, 10 a.m. – 6p.m.
Where: Audubon Zoo
Price: FREE with price of zoo admission
The annual Mother’s Day concert featuring Irma Thomas is a favorite for mother’s across the city. Click here for more information.
What: Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo
When: May 17-19
Where: Bayou St. John at Orleans Avenue
Price: FREE, donation suggested
Four stages of music, a marketplace, tons of food vendors. But we all know what we’re here for; kicking it on the bayou! Bring your canoe, raft, blow-up swan, it’s all going down in the bayou. Click here for more information.
What: Greek Fest
When: May 23-26
Where: Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Price: $5 Thursday, $8 Fri-Sun, cash only for admission
Greek Fest is back for its 46th year, opening a day early. Thursday night features a limited evening menu, but it’s still top-notch, with traditional Greek dinners, lamb plates, greek salads and pastries. The Greek Grocery will also be open. Click here for more information.
