How to Celebrate Oktoberfest in New Orleans, Louisiana

The Deutches Haus in New Orleans, Louisiana provides a lively and fun celebration of Oktoberfest. Located at 20 South Galvez, just 5 minutes away from the French Quarter and the Central Business District, the Deutches Haus was formed in 1925 to support Louisiana German immigrants. Since then, it has become a place to celebrate and foster a rich history of New Orlean's German language, culture, arts, foods and people. Located just one block off of Canal Street, the Deutches Haus is conveniently located close to many restaurants and lodgings.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Comfortable or dancing shoes
• Clothing for inclement weather
• Cash for admission

1. Put on your dancing shoes! Dancing and live music take place in the outdoor Biergarten at Oktoberfest in New Orleans, Louisiana.
2. Celebrate with a selection of over 20 beers from German brewhaus, including Spaten, Hofbrau, Bitburger and Paulander. Also enjoy German wines including schnapps (white liquors and brandies distilled from fermented fruits).
3. Watch New Orlean's only Oktoberfest Parade, sponsored by the German Heritage Festival Association. The parade starts at Convention Center Boulevard and ends at the Deutches Haus on South Galvez.
4. Attend the After-Parade-Party held at the Deutches Haus, which features a German dinner, live music and German Beers. Tickets can be purchased in advanced from the Deutches Haus Steward.
5. Attend a religious service that precedes the Oktoberfest parade. It is held on the second floor of the Deutches Haus and is open to all.
6. Brush up on your beer ("bier") terminology before you go! Pils, Dunkel, Weissbier, Bock, Doppelbock and Schnapps are all different types of beers you may find at Oktoberfest in New Orleans at the Deutches Haus.
7. Eat specialty German foods at Oktoberfest in New Orleans. Meats such as knackwurst, bratwurst and German barbeque can be found, as well as things like kartoffelpuffer (potato pancakes) giant Bavarian pretzels and sauerkraut.

Tips & Warnings

• The annual Oktoberfest celebration at the Deutches Haus runs from late September through late October.
• Children under 13 years of age are admitted free. If you attend with a member of the Deutches Haus, admission is also free.
• Doors usually open at 5 p.m. Food service and music begin at 6 p.m.