As the site for inaugurations, yearly pilgrimages by school bands, jazz concerts and various other events for over two centuries, Lafayette Square has become an essential element of the community in New Orleans, Louisiana. The second oldest square in the city has been able to compel different types of activity and engagement with audiences to […]
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The French Quarter Defines the Identity of New Orleans
One of the oldest neighborhoods in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, the French Quarter is the most famous section of New Orleans and is recognized all across the United States. A prime tourist destination that has also attracted the attention of residents with countless activities and events, the French Quarter has been able to […]
Musical Legends Park Imagines and Creates a New Orleans Destination
The tradition of jazz is celebrated in various locations and in many ways across New Orleans, Louisiana. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, Café Beignet Bourbon has been able to be part of doing so in a prominent way with the creation of Musical Legends Park, which is dedicated to the preservation of […]
Louis Armstrong Park Celebrates the History and Natural Charm of New Orleans
Located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, Louis Armstrong Park is an urban park that honors the jazz great Louis Armstrong. Numerous monuments, landmarks, ponds and open green space have provided residents and visitors with a place to gather and to experience the culture of the city. This combination has fulfilled a vision […]
Congo Square Celebrates the Cultural and History and Legacy of New Orleans
Situated in the southwest corner of Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, Louisiana, Congo Square has a history that goes all the way back to the origin of the city. This history has been highlighted and cultivated in a meaningful way to allow it to continue to serve as a meeting place for people who […]
Monumentous Potential: The “Garden of the Americas” in New Orleans
New Orleans contains numerous monuments that have incredible historical and cultural significance. Much of that influence can be directly tied to the numerous nations and people that have defined the past and present of the city. Cajun and Creole are arguably the most notable influences on the city, but for many centuries New Orleans served […]