Plan the perfect Nola vacation with these insider tips.
Its hard to argue with Bob Dylans maximalist endorsement: Everything inNew Orleansis a good idea.
But if youre planning to visit theCrescent City, it does pay to be intentional about your travel timing.
French Quarter, New Orleans, LA.Credit: John Coletti/Getty Images
The best advice for getting the most out of your stay?
Think about your priorities and schedule your trip accordingly.
Read on for recommendations on avoiding hurricane season, beating the heat, and navigating Mardi Gras.
Credit:Michael DeMocker/Getty Images
If Mardi Gras is on your bucket list, do yourself a favor and check theparade schedule.
About 80 parades criss-cross New Orleans neighborhoods during Carnival season each year.
Expect crowds and energy to amp up the closer you get to Fat Tuesday.
Credit:Courtesy of New Orleans Tourism
Two of the flashiest evening parades (Endymion and Bacchus) headline the final weekend.
Zulu and Rex famously close out the show on Mardi Gras day.
March and April bring lower humidity, comfortable temperatures and outdoor festivals fromFreretto theQuarter.
Credit:Courtesy of New Orleans Tourism
Go for the headliners, sure.
But another perk of scheduling your visit duringJazz Festis the explosion of live music in venues throughout the city.
When To Visit To Score Major Deals
Summer in New Orleans brings triple-digit heat and unforgiving humidity.
Credit:Courtesy of New Orleans Tourism
you’re able to enjoy the citys vibrant nightlife once things cool off each evening.
Keep in mind, hurricane season runs from June to November, but peaks in late August and September.
Catch the mystical Krewe of Boo!
Credit:Courtesy of New Orleans Tourism
And remember, forNew Orleans locals, costume is a verbnot a nounso pack accordingly.
Ring in the new year with fireworks over the Mississippi and a Fleur de Lis drop in Jackson Square.
