Whether it’s for the music, the food, or a chance to meet friends and family, this year’s French Quarter Festival is expected to draw massive crowds from Thursday through Sunday.

Undoubtedly, the French Quarter's main draw is Bourbon Street – New Orleans' infamous party hub. You'll find this street laden with performers and fortune tellers as well as rowdy bars.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The largest free music festival in New Orleans officially kicked off Thursday morning with a high-energy parade winding through the French Quarter, drawing thousands of people ...

*(New Orleans, LA) — The 42nd Annual French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron concluded on Sunday, April 13, 2025. This festival ended on a good note while leaving lasting memories for ...

French Quarter Festival is set to kick off soon in New Orleans. Here's what to know about dates, times and entertainment.

NEW ORLEANS — French Quarter Fest is celebrating its 40th anniversary with more than 270 performances across 20 stages. Festival organizers announced the initial lineup on Tuesday, Jan. 31 ...