French Quarter Festival 2024

Marie Bell Data News Weekly Contributor What started as a small festival for locals, has become one of the go-to festivals in the City of New Orleans. The French Quarter Festival, presented by Chevron, is gearing up to be the largest free celebration of Louisiana’s music, food, and culture from April 11th to 14th, 2024. This year’s event promises an impressive lineup with over 270 performances across 21 stages, offering a vibrant showcase of Louisiana’s diverse musical heritage​. The French Quarter Festival in New Orleans is celebrated as the largest free showcase of Louisiana music, food, and culture. This year proves to be one of the best ever. Festival Facts French Quarter Festival was first produced in 1984 as a way to bring residents back to the Quarters; following the World’s Fair and extensive sidewalk repairs in the French Quarter. More than 1,500 community volunteers help to make the festival a success. #foogallery-gallery-12909 .fg-image { width: 789px; } Prev 1of4 Next French Quarter Festivals, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501c(3) organization. Chief sources of funding are sponsorships, beverage and merchandise sales, vendor fees, and Annual Gala. More than 20 stages throughout the French Quarter celebrate local music and represent every...