Tet Fest, Chewbacchus parade and more things to do in New Orleans this weekend
Here are some of our top picks of things to do this weekend.
🐍 Tet Fest celebrates Vietnamese New Year on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Mary Queen of Vietnam Church. Admission is free, but bring cash for all the traditional food. (Details)
🎶 Algiers Mardi Gras Fest starts with a parade at 9am Saturday followed by music and food. The Brass-a-Holics and Amanda Shaw are the headliners. (Details)
👽 The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus rolls at 7pm Saturday through the Marigny and the French Quarter. Actor Mark Proksch reigns as the master of the mundane. (Details)
See the 2025 parade schedule for Mardi Gras.
🦓 Cheer on zonkeys and ostriches Saturday at the Fair Grounds during the exotic animal races. (Tickets)
🥖 New Orleans bakers are hosting a bake sale at La Boulangerie on Saturday to raise money for people affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. (Details)
🎨 Join the Art Walk on Magazine Street this Saturday night. Galleries will have artist openings and refreshments. (Details)
✨ Temporary light shows start Saturday night on the exterior of the Caesars Superdome and Sunday night on the St. Louis Cathedral. They run through the Super Bowl. (Details)
Check out our fan guide of other Super Bowl LIX events to do all week.
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