Traditional Irish feast bring friends and families together in New Orleans. St. Patrick's Day is one of the festivals celebrated by local and tourists in the city. This family occasion happens in the month of March and lasts for several days. There are street parties are being held in almost every street block. Read More..

Every March, Sicilian immigrants and families in New Orleans gather around for St. Joseph's Day. St. Joseph is the patron of workers and protector of the Sicilians during the time of famine. Read More..

Easter Sunday is one of the celebrated family occasions all over the Christian world. In New Orleans, this event is celebrated with a big bang. There are several parties being held in the city - for the kids, for adults, for the gays, locals, tourists and what have you. Read More..

There are a lot of things to do in New Orleans. Take your mom to dinner and choose from the wide array of restaurants in the French Quarter or in Bourbon Street, from Cajun to Creole cuisines, your mom will surely be delighted, especially that she has the entire family with her. Read More..

The fourth of July in New Orleans is one of the family occasions that is widely celebrated in the city. This is the time for picnics, a stroll around the city during the day and an extravagant fireworks display over the Mississippi River. You can witness the annual "Go Fourth on the River" extravaganza. Read More..

Halloween is one family occasion for the kids and adults to enjoy. In New Orleans, it is one of the most celebrated events. There are so many things to do during this spooky season. Tag along your entire family to dress up in costumes, or if you don't have your own, log on to this site http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/shopping/costumeshops.html to browse over the several costume shops in New Orleans. Read More..

Thanksgiving is the biggest family occasion in the city of New Orleans and all over the world. It is a day of thanksgiving and a day of indulgence and practically- pigging out! Only in New Orleans can you find several versions of that turkey dish that is so loved during this season. Read More..

Christmas in New Orleans is very festive. There is candle light caroling at the Jackson Square, a variety of weekly concerts at the St. Louis Cathedral, which is a 200 year old iconic church in New Orleans, riverboat caroling cruises, a view of the two million whimsical lights and figures at the Oaks and a magnificent poinsettia display in the Botanical Garden's conservatory along with miniature trains and nightly entertainment perfect for the whole family. Read More..

In New Orleans, they have New Year's parties that suits everyone, whether a local or a tourist, and regardless of age. For party goers, head on to the Jackson Square to take part in the New Year's Eve countdown that involves not a ball drop, but a baby bacchus dropping from its perch on the top of the Jax Brewery. There is also a fireworks display over the Mississippi River. Read More..