French Quarter Fest 2025
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The first multi-agency enforcement action occurred in the French Quarter on Wednesday night (Aug. 7), and a more extensive sweep is planned for Saturday evening (Aug. 10). NEW ORLEANS (WVUE ...
French Quarter Fest is no short of food, music, and culture. This year's musical headliners include Irma Thomas and George Porter. Of course today's celebrations started off with local acts.
Officials also presented temporary safety measures already in place, including nightly vehicle closures on the first eight blocks of Bourbon from Canal Street. That restriction runs from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m., though cross-street traffic is still permitted.
Produced and narrated by Peggy Scott Laborde. The French Quarter That Was is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones ...
APPLAUD THE THE DECLINE IN CRIME ACROSS THE CITY. BUT TONIGHT, PEOPLE IN TWO NEIGHBORHOODS AT THE EDGE OF THE FRENCH QUARTER ARE SOUNDING OFF AFTER TWO RECENT INCIDENTS. JUST ABOUT A MILE APART.
At night, we’re forced to close at 8 o’clock ... Monaghan says the issue spans the French Quarter and Marigny, two neighborhoods heavily marketed as major tourist attractions.
While it's fun to be at the center of the action, there's really no escaping the late-night noise. If you prefer a tamer French Quarter experience, opt for a day tour. You can tour the ...