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Things to do in New Orleans in January 2027

January in New Orleans starts on Twelfth Night, when Joan of Arc walks the French Quarter and Carnival season begins. Family Gras lands in January, with 3 more on the list below.

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Starting in January

Joan of Arc Parade Holidays & Parades

Joan of Arc Parade

Wednesday, Jan 6 French Quarter (starts at Bienville and Front Streets, ends at French Market Place and Barracks), New Orleans
Free
Family Gras Holidays & Parades

Family Gras

Friday, Jan 29 to Saturday, Jan 30 Mardi Gras Plaza, Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie
Free

Expected in January, dates not announced yet

Already on when January starts

These started in an earlier month and are still running.

NOLA ChristmasFest Holidays & Parades
Running through Jan 2

NOLA ChristmasFest

Wednesday, Dec 23 to Saturday, Jan 2 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Halls G-I, New Orleans
$25

5 more run every week in New Orleans year round, including Gretna Farmers Market and Art Walk and Crescent City Farmers Market. See the full calendar.

Planning the trip around it

What overnight parking costs at New Orleans hotels, compared before you book.

New Orleans hotel parking, cheapest first

French Quarter valet ran $49 to $62 a night in September 2026. One Marigny hotel has its own lot for $15.

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