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Things to do in New Orleans in March 2027

March brings the Italian and Irish parades to New Orleans, and the Mardi Gras Indians walk out in new suits on Super Sunday. Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival and Louisiana Crawfish Festival land in March, with 13 more on the list below.

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Starting in March

Hogs for the Cause Food & Drink

Hogs for the Cause

Friday, Mar 19 to Saturday, Mar 20 UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds, New Orleans
Ticketed
Crescent City Classic Sports & Fitness

Crescent City Classic

Saturday, Mar 27 Caesars Superdome (start) to City Park (finish and RaceFest), New Orleans
$65

Expected in March, dates not announced yet

Los Isleños Fiesta Community

Los Isleños Fiesta

Expected March 2027 Los Isleños Museum Complex, St Bernard
$5
Uptown Super Sunday Holidays & Parades

Uptown Super Sunday

Expected March 2027 A.L. Davis Park, New Orleans
Free
Gay Easter Parade Holidays & Parades

Gay Easter Parade

Expected March 2027 GrandPre's, New Orleans
Free

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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