NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)— There’s always something to do in the Big Easy, whether it’s going to a festival, a Saint’s game, or visiting a local bar.
Whether you are a local, or tourist, there are many unique things to do in the City of New Orleans.
Here is a look at what you can do this month in March:
On March 9-13, Peta will have a metal cage at the plaza. Passers-by are invited to get inside it and experience just a few seconds of what lab animals experience year after year. If you want to try out the cage yourself that might make for a compelling Instagram or Twitter post.
The New Orleans Pelicans are in full action, many games will be happening at the Smoothie King Center in downtown New Orleans.
Click here to see the Pelican’s full schedule.
Wanderfest, the world’s first outdoor travel festival for women, is coming to New Orleans, Louisiana on the weekend of 12-13. Hundreds of travel lovers from around the world will join together at the Spanish Plaza at the Riverwalk to take part in a celebration of all things travel. The schedule features a line-up of international culture makers, travel experts, and musical performers while also elevating local artists from New Orleans.
The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club holds an annual Mass on the 2nd Saturday of March (at noon) at St. Mary’s Assumption Church (on the corner of Constance and Josephine Streets). After mass, the party begins with the annual parade!
For more things to do on St.Patrick’s day click here.
On March 12, you can paddle on the bayou along the banks of Bayou Lafourche in downtown Thibodaux.
Live music, kid’s activities, and food will be available.
SCHEDULE
St. Patricks Day on the Bayou
2 PM – Gates Open to Public
2 PM to 4 PM – Live Music by Russ Cheramie
2 PM to 5:30 PM – Kids Activities
4 PM – Cardboard & Duct Tape Boat Races Begin
4:30 PM – Food Serving Begins (FREE with $10 entry)
5:30 PM to 9:30 PM – Live Music by Shorts In December
The Metairie Road St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place at noon on Sunday, March 13, 2022.
Couvant has announced the restaurant will be reopening its doors on Thursday, March 17. The restaurant will offer both breakfast and dinner service with plans to expand its offerings to include lunch and brunch service later this year (reservations via Resy will open on Thursday, March 10). Leading the charge is Executive Chef Ryan Pearson, who has recently returned to New Orleans after spending several years in New York and Paris. Inspired by his past travels, professional experiences and home state of Louisiana, Pearson describes the new menu as “elevated French cuisine infused with Southern soul.”
On March 19 and 20 in Belle Chasse, flight teams will soar above the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in New Orleans!
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and New Orleans City Park is hosting the 73rd annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival in New Orleans City Park on Saturday, March 26.
On Friday, March 18, Lark in the Park returns to the New Orleans Botanical Garden. The 2022 fundraiser, presented by Capital One, marks the 40th anniversary of this premier event and the beginning of the Park’s spring awakening.
Saturday, March 12, Chicago , NOBA presents Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón at the Mahalia Jackson Theater,
Saturday, March, 13, Bob Dylan, Pepa pig
March 20, The Price is Right Live
Friday, March 25, Little feat
A New Orleans-based two-day music and arts festival will take place March 25-26.
Tyler, The Creator, Tame Impala, Glass Animals, Porter Robinson, $UICIDEBOY$, Rezz, Alison Wonderland, Kali Uchis, Baby Keem, Liquid Stranger, Lane 8, Trippie Redd, Amelie Lens, SVDDEN DEATH, CloZee, and many more will be featured at the event.
Tickets can be purchased here.
On Saturday, March 26th the French Quarter will be filled with the sounds of Zydeco music and the smells of authentic Creole cuisine compliments of the NOLA Zydeco Festival happening at Crescent Park, entrance located at 100 Mandeville st.
This free, public, family-friendly event will feature not only live bands and musical acts but will also offer authentic Zydeco dance lessons, along with access to delicious food vendors and unique merchandise.
For more information, visit nolazydecofest.com.
Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm on the grounds of the museum.
$25 per 4’ x 4’ art square – chalk will be provided. Artists start time 8:00 a.m. Judging 12 p.m.
CASH PRIZE AWARDS!
$100 each in the student categories:
(Top Elementary Artist, Top Middle School Artist, Top Jr High School Artist, and Top High School Artist)
Top Team – $200
St. Tammany Proud – $200
The Spirit of the Child – $200
Best in Show – $500
Besides the exciting Chalk Art contest, the festival will include entertainment, food, art and crafters booths around the museum grounds! We invite everyone to come out! The museum will also be open. Entry is $8 per person over the age of 12 months old