Can we just sit outside all weekend? This sunny, a little warm but kinda breezy weather is perfect for everything.
By everything we mean a fest dedicated to mac & cheese, a parade (because why not) for Halloween, Trombone Shorty’s homecoming concert and wiener dog races.
Here are our picks for this weekend:
NOLA Mac N’Cheese Fest
Last year was the first go-round for this one-day fest, and it was so popular most of the vendors sold out of food. This year, most vendors are planning to bring double to prepare for the crowds. They’ve got local favorites, like crawfish mac, ham and cheese mac and even a vegan option to pick from. Make sure you get there early and check out the menu before heading out to know what spots you should hit up first.
Where: Louis Armstrong Park, 701 North Rampart Street
When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Price: Free, but food and drink tickets must be purchased
Krewe of Boo
It’s not a holiday without a parade here, and Halloween is no exception. The Krewe of Boo usually includes candy in its throws for the little ones. This year there will be 400 riders and 30 marching groups all in costume for the parade which starts in the Marigny, rolls through the French Quarter and ends in the Warehouse District at Generations Hall. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m.
Tales From The Blvd.
We’re partnering up with the Nola Kool Kids and Neauxla Professionals for an Adult Fright Night street crawl! Two groups will visit three different experiences on O.C. Haley Blvd. for drinks, games and fun! Plus, the soundtrack will be provided by DJ RajSmoove, DJ Hawaii 5-0, and DJ Black Pearl, just to name a few. Click here for tickets.
Where: Starts at Lot 1701, Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, 4-10 p.m.
Price: $20-$40
Trombone Shorty’s Hometown Threauxdown
Fresh off a two-month tour across the country, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is bringing together local legends for his homecoming concert. Saturday’s show at Champions Square includes names like Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Partners-N-Crime and the New Breed Brass Band. Even more local musicians are expected to show up during the performance. Click here to check up our full write-up on the concert.
Where: Champions Square
When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, 6 p.m.
Price: $25-$95
Wiener Dog Races at Oktoberfest
What’s cuter than a little wiener dog running for the finish line? We don’t know either.
The races are part of the last weekend of Oktoberfest, presented by Deutsches Haus. It’s happening on the banks of Bayou St. John, in front of the future location of the new Haus. Tickets are $8 to the fest, and if you’ve got a runner (of the four-legged variety) and want to race, $30 registration includes festival entrance. Click here for more about celebrating Oktoberfest in the Crescent City.
Where: 1700 Moss Street
When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, 3 p.m.
Price: $30 to register a racer
