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Oak Street sets date for 2018 Po-Boy Festival

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This year’s Oak Street Po-Boy Festival will take place Sunday, Nov. 11, and will continue requiring a $5 wristband for po-boy purchases under new management from the founder of the Bayou Boogaloo in Mid-City, organizers announced Tuesday. More than 30,000 people are expected to attend, and more than 50 varieties of po-boys will be available. For more information, see the full event announcement from the Oak Street merchants’ association:
The 12th Annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival will take place Sunday November 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on historic Oak Street in the Carrollton neighborhood of Uptown. The beloved annual festival celebrates New Orleans’ favorite sandwich with four stages of music and more than 35 local po-boy vendors.

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NOLA Caribbean Festival presents Soca Fête mini-festival

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The NOLA Caribbean Festival will celebrate the pulsating rhythms of Soca music and mouth-watering tastes of Trinidadian street food this Saturday night. Their Soca Fête Mini Festival will feature top Caribbean DJs, New Orleans DJ Raj Smoove, and international Soca artist Imani Ray. The event is set for Saturday, August 4, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Roux Carré, 2000 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. In addition to Trinidadian food and Caribbean drinks, the festival will also feature eight arts & crafts vendors. General Admission tickets are $10.

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Advertiser: Look Your BEST at the FEST

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Mike Dillon, Motel Radio, Caesar Brothers’ Funk Box to headline Freret Street Festival on Saturday

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Mike Dillon, Motel Radio and the Caesar Brothers’ Funk Box will headline the three music stages at the Freret Street Festival on Saturday. The festival, now in its 21st year, will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. along the Freret commercial corridor from Napoleon Avenue to Valmont Street, starting with a second line by Mardi Gras Indians. Live music will play on three stages, and 150 regional vendors will sell art, jewelry, clothing and other items.

The festival will also feature 50 food vendors, with a “food court” serving beer at each corner this year. Freret Street businesses will also feature Festival specials during the day. In the Company Burger parking lot, Zeus’ Rescues will have pet adoptions featuring animals saved from Puerto Rico by Steve-O (from the JackAss movie and TV series) and sent to New Orleans.

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Buku comes to a close (Photos)

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Buku 2018 finished on Saturday, March 10. The day was marked by the last-minute cancellation of one of the day’s major acts, Lil Uzi Vert. Acts like Bassnectar, Isaiah Rashad, Borgore and Princess Nokia brought people out to Mardi Gras World.

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Mardi Gras Indians take to the streets (Photos)

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On Mardi Gras day, February 13, Mardi Gras Indian tribes mask all over New Orleans. Their intricate, hand-sewn suits pay homage to local Native American tribes who helped runaway slaves. The tradition of “masking” Indian dates back to the mid 19th century. There are dozens of tribes all over New Orleans.

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Kristine Froeba: King cake’s reign expands

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King Cake Ice Cream, King Cake Cocktails, King Cake Macarons, a King Cake Festival and… King Cake Burgers? NOLA chefs and bartenders have jumped on the King Cake bandwagon, and nothing is sacred. Locals—who are game for most anything—are documenting the King Cake craze with enthusiasm. If Instagram excels at anything, it’s the cataloging of what we eat. And New Orleanians love to eat.

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Advertiser: 1 of 1 Blazers Gives You an Outfit that Makes a Statement

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Mardi Gras and festival season are right around the corner, which means you need an outfit that makes a statement. Whether you’re walking down the parade routes on St. Charles Avenue or navigating the food stands at Jazz Fest, it’s always important to stand out from the crowd. 1 of 1 Blazers creates custom, hand-painted suits, ties, and blazers for all your party needs. Wear Your Custom Suit Anywhere!