How to Celebrate New Year's Eve in New Orleans
New Orleans’ mild winter weather and reputation for partying makes the city a popular New Year’s Eve destination. A variety of special concerts, community celebrations, and restaurant specials offer plenty of options to ensure that everyone can find an enjoyable way to celebrate New Year's Eve in New Orleans.
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Make hotel reservations as early as possible. Downtown and French Quarter hotels are prime locations to enjoy the festivities.
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Enjoy an early meal in one of New Orleans’s fine restaurants before heading out to late night festivities. Many dining establishments offer prix fix menus and champagne specials to encourage the celebration. Again, make reservations early as many popular restaurants fill up quickly.
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Celebrate at the City’s largest party in Jackson Square. This free celebration features live music, “Baby Bacchus” dropping from Jax Brewery, and a midnight fireworks display over the Mississippi River.
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Check out New Year’s Eve specials at one of the city’s many music venues. Most of these establishments will include food, an open bar, or a champagne toast as part of the ticket price. Local and national acts can be found at clubs and venues in every part of the city.
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If the celebration includes kids, attend the family-friendly party at the Louisiana Children’s Museum. The annual Countdown to Noon Celebration lets families enjoy all of the excitement of the countdown, noisemakers, and balloon drop without keeping young one’s up past their bedtimes.
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Tips & Warnings
If traveling between different neighborhoods throughout the evening, plan on extra time. Catching a cab can be timely and difficult.
