Celebration in the Oaks. A New Orleans Style Christmas.

Celebration in the Oaks in City Park is one of the most spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country, with more than 165,000 visitors pouring into the park to see the magical winter spectacle. City Park’s famous oaks are swathed in hundreds of thousands of twinkling white lights and breathtaking light displays (including the crowd-favorite Who Dat tree) are scattered throughout 25 acres of the park, including the Botanical Garden, Storyland, and Carousel Gardens.

New Orleans’ mild winter weather and City Park’s stunning natural landscape, with its oak groves, moss-covered cypresses and meandering lagoons, make Celebration in the Oaks a truly unique holiday event. This beloved annual celebration is fun for all ages and has become an enduring holiday tradition for families, who come to Celebration in the Oaks to ride the train or carousel every year. Visitors are treated to a wide range of attractions, from light displays to the walkways lined with dozens of Christmas trees decorated by local school groups. Perennial favorites include the two-mile train ride through glittering light exhibits, the animated Cajun night before Christmas display, and of course, New Orleans’ iconic snowman Mr. Bingle – a holiday character beloved by generations of New Orleanians.

Celebration in the Oaks opens:

The 2014-2015 season: November 28 - January 3 Closed: 12/1-12/4; 12/24 and 12/31

Due to the immense popularity of this holiday attraction, we strongly recommend buying tickets in advance at this link to avoid waiting in lines.

The #MerryMakers! Check out a preview here.

-No pets allowed.

-Minor Escort Policy: All minors age 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. Anyone 21 years or younger should be prepared to show a driver license, state ID or passport before purchasing a ticket for entry.

For more information and for how to purchase tickets to one of New Orleans most beloved events visit: http://neworleanscitypark.com/celebration-in-the-oaks

If you are looking for somewhere to stay when you come to New Orleans during the holiday season, look no further than the Staybridge Suites New Orleans French Quarter Downtown. Call today to reserve your room or book online!

Old Algiers Riverfest

September 28-29, 2014

Directly across the Mississippi River from downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter is another older section of the city known as Old Algiers. Founded in 1719, only a year after the founding of New Orleans proper, Old Algiers is situated on a sharp bend of the river and, because of this, the area is also called Algiers Point.

Historic and somewhat isolated from the rest of the city, Old Algiers celebrates its long heritage every year around mid-April during a weekend called the Old Algiers RiverFest. For two days, in typical New Orleans fashion, Old Algiers parties it up with a street festival featuring music, food and cultural offerings.

This continually growing festival, dedicated to preserving the traditional jazz and indigenous sounds that came of age along the banks of the Mississippi River, is an authentic New Orleans cultural experience that features performances by some of the top names in traditional jazz, gospel choirs, brass bands and Mardi Gras Indians. Old Algiers RiverFest also offers local cuisine, local and regional arts and crafts and children's activities along the levee near the Canal Street/Algiers Ferry landing.

It may be off the beaten track for most visitors, but Algiers Point is worth the ride across the river. Some call it "New Orleans' Best-Kept Secret," and the FREE ferry ride (for pedestrians) across the mighty Mississippi offers some of the best views of the city's unique skyline.

Old Algiers History

Old Algiers, nestled in the curve of the Mississippi River's west bank (which, incidentally, is more south than it is west of the rest of New Orleans!) was granted by the King of France to Jean Baptiste LeMoyne Sieur de Bienville, the city's founder. It was originally part of the "King's Plantation" that stretched along a long stretch of the river from Plaquemine to Donaldsonville (near Baton Rouge) and then to Natchez, Mississippi. Native Americans lived along the river banks before it was settled by the French.

For nearly a century and a half, the area served as the place where African slaves were held before they were sold into a lifetime of slavery. Some scholars argue that Old Algiers is actually the site of the origins of jazz. The slaves – frightened, sick, isolated from the families – quite likely used their tradition of "call and response" and single-line melodies to communicate and comfort themselves and their families; sounds that have influenced the jazz we hear today.

One of the attractions of Old Algiers is the Jazz Walk of Fame on top of the river levee, starting at the ferry landing with a statue of Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. Lamp posts and benches recount the origins of jazz and the earliest pioneers of the genre who had their roots in New Orleans in the early 20th century. 

For more information, please visit www.oldalgiersmainstreet.com or call (504) 362-8813.

Satchmo SummerFest

Satchmo SummerFest 2014 will take place over the weekend of July 31-August 3, primarily on the grounds of the Old U.S. Mint, conveniently situated on the edge of the French Quarter between the French Market and Esplanade Avenue. The festival is free and open to the public.

Outdoor events at SatchmoFest feature live bands on several stages, starring some of New Orleans’ top musicians. Many of them will pay their tributes to Armstrong and his music. Samplings of New Orleans’ world-famous culinary delicacies will be offered for sale in and around the festival site, while refreshing Southern-style beverages and other soft drinks will keep you cool and hydrated.

When the City of New Orleans was planning a tribute to one of its most famous native sons, the late Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong on the centennial of his birth, they had no way of knowing how successful such an event would be at the height of the summer when most people are seeking comfort in the shade, the swimming pool, or in their air-conditioned homes.

The summer heat was not the deterrent that many skeptics thought it would be as thousands of people turned out for the first Satchmo SummerFest in 2001. In fact, it was so successful that it became an annual three-day event held on the first weekend of August every year since.

Sponsored by French Quarter Festivals, Inc., the organization that also sponsors the highly successful French Quarter Festival and Christmas New Orleans Style, “SatchmoFest,” has evolved into one of the top celebrations in a city internationally renowned for its large-scale festivities. For many people who regularly attend the festival it is the highlight of the summer season.

For more information on SatchmoFest visit: http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/festivals/musicfestivals/satchmosummerfest.html

Whitney White Linen Night

It has been called the "SoHo of the South" and every summer during the first Saturday evening in August, the Warehouse Arts District centering on Julia Street shows why it has earned that nickname.

For three hours on that first Saturday evening in August, four blocks of Julia Street are closed to vehicular traffic and a huge, festive, uniquely New Orleans-style block party known as Whitney White Linen Night kicks off. The event is free and open to the public.

Centuries ago, when New Orleanians who ventured outdoors in the hot summertime had to get where they were going on foot, on horseback or in open carriages, they devised ways to lessen the effects of the summer heat. One of them was wearing white linen clothing. Men wore white suits and hats to reflect, rather than absorb, the sun's rays, and women wore white dresses and hats for the same reason.

In the early 1990s, owners of the art galleries, centered primarily on or near Julia Street, brainstormed about ways to attract potential art buyers into the area. They came up with the idea of reviving the old summertime white linen tradition and the first White Linen Night was held in 1994. Its success took off from there and the event has grown steadily in popularity and attendance ever since.

Sponsored by Whitney Bank, Whitney White Linen Night will be held this year on Saturday, August 2nd. In the closed-off 300 to 600 blocks of Julia Street, stages are set up for live entertainment featuring some of New Orleans' top bands. Immediately following the three-hour block party, the nearby Contemporary Arts Center, hosts its annual Whitney White Linen Night party with live music, refreshments, and more art work on display. There is no required dress code for the event but everyone is encouraged to wear as much white attire as they can.

For more information about Whitney White Linen Night and the post-party call the Contemporary Arts Center at (504) 528-3805 or visit: http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/festivals/artfestivals/whitelinen.html

1000 Bonus Point Package

 

 

 

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1000 Bonus Point Package

at the Staybridge Suites New Orleans!

Our all-suite hotel is

 “your home away from home” 
in New Orleans!

  



Located in the
 central business district,
 convenient to the French Quarter,

1 block from Harrah’s Casino,

within walking distance to the

 World War II Museum,

 City Sightseeing Hop On-Hop Off Bus,
 Mississippi Riverboat cruises

 and famous restaurants. 

Package includes:

 1,000 Bonus Points for Any Stay

Exclusive to IHG® Rewards club members - Earn 1,000 bonus IHG® Rewards Club points for your stay when you book the 1,000 Bonus Point Package. A stay is defined as one night or consecutive nights at the same hotel, regardless of frequency of check-in/out. Membership in IHG® Rewards Club is free! Points can be redeemed at any time for a variety of rewards, including free hotel stays starting at just 10,000 points, airline miles, name-brand merchandise and more. Book now to take advantage of this special offer!

Rates from $207.99 USD

Suite accommodations with a fully-equipped kitchen

 complete with a full-sized fridge,

 stovetop, a microwave,

 complimentary breakfast buffet daily,

 our complimentary Social Reception every
Tues-Thurs which includes light dinner, wine, beer and soda,

 free WiFi, local and 800 number calls,

 health and fitness center,  free laundry facilities, outdoor pool and much more!

Amenities

Business Center with Internet, Fax, Printer, and Copying

On-site Health and Fitness Center featuring Cardiovascular Equipment

including Elliptical and Nautilus Machines.

High-speed Internet Access plus Wireless Internet

Barbeque Grills

Outdoor Pool

On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities (washer/dryer)

Daily Housekeeping

Same Day Dry Cleaning

Safety Deposit Box available at Front Desk

For reservations:

www.staybridgeneworleans.com

A Providence Hospitality Partners Property

http://providencehospitality.com/

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Staybridge Suites New Orleans

Staybridge Suites New Orleans - The Doorstep to Culture

The Staybridge Suites New Orleans

At the Gateway to Culture, Excitement and Relaxation

Newly Renovated!!

501 Tchoupitoulas Street
French Quarter
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Staybridge New Orleans Website

A bustling location that gives you "Lagniappe" or...more than you expect.

Located in the business district of downtown, the Staybridge Suites^® New Orleans French Quarter / Downtown hotel's property is in the most exciting part of the city. Found just a few blocks from the French Quarter, the hotel's location provides plenty of entertainment but is still an ideal setting for business travelers. Stop by for a night or a week—our doors are always open.

~Rest Well~

Watch our video ~ We are your "Home on the Road"

Staybridge Suites hotels offer the comforts and warmth of home with the conveniences of the office, while offering great rates on your extended stay. From spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens to complimentary conveniences like the 24-hour Fitness Room, Free Guest Laundry Room, Business Center and Complimentary Sundowner Social Receptions every Tues-Thurs from 5:30-7:30pm with a light dinner, beer, wine and soda. Our team invites you to stay with us soon at any one of our nearly 200 locations, where you can find a home while traveling on the road.

Each of our Guest Rooms are outfitted with:

• Premium Cable with In-Room Movies and a DVD player
• Work Desk with Lamp
• Direct Dial Phones with Free Local Calls
• Incoming and Outgoing Fax
• High-speed Internet Access plus Wireless Internet
• Bathtub, Hairdryer and Hamper in your Private Bathroom
• A kitchens which includes:
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave and Toaster
  • Plates, Glassware, Pots, and Pans, and Silverware
  • Full Refrigerator
  • Stove
• Air Conditioning
• Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
• Iron/Ironing Board
• Separate Hanging Closet

For reservations click here!

PLAY HARD

   In the birthplace of jazz, the beat goes on.
Our list of more than 80 clubs below will guide you through New Orleans
so you can see a variety of New Orleans music artists, and enjoy jazz, blues, roots, funk, R&B, rock and more.
If you've ever wanted to take a music vacation,
there's no better time and no better place to do it.
  Calendar of Events Click Here

EAT WELL
New Orleans is famous for its food – discover the most popular dishes,
their history and how to make them yourself.
Restaurant List Click Here

We hope to see you soon!

Staybridge Suites New Orleans

501 Tchoupitoulas Street
French Quarter
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

A Providence Hospitality Partners Property

http://providencehospitality.com/

French Quarter at our Doorstep - Staybridge Suites

The Staybridge Suites New Orleans

 is the Entrance to the French Quarter!

Staybridge Suites New Orleans

501 Tchoupitoulas Street
French Quarter
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

504-571-1818

Newly Renovated!!

Walk out of the lobby doors and your at the doorstep of the French Quarter! 

How It Started... 

The original settlement of New Orleans, called Vieux Carré, French Quarter or simply, The Quarter, is the oldest neighborhood in the city. Established by the French in 1718, the location was, and is still, a valuable site for trade due to its strategic position along the Mississippi River.

The district as a whole, bound by Canal Street, Decatur Street, Esplanade Avenue and Rampart Street, is a National Historic Landmark. The French Quarter boasts a storied history of international influence with cultural contributions from the French, Spanish, Italians, Sicilians, Africans, Irish and others - all evident in the development of this global port settlement.

So much of what makes New Orleans unique is captured in the melting pot atmosphere of the French Quarter - from the raucous party atmosphere of Bourbon Street to the bohemian elegance of Royal. It's a neighborhood full of surprises and magic.

 

 What You'll See...

The neighborhood's stunning architecture is the dominant feature likely to first catch one's eye. Balconies adorned with intricate ironwork and courtyards filled with lush greenery and fountains showcase the French Quarter's European roots.

Powerful fires in 1788 and 1794 mean that most of the architectural stylings you observe are the handiwork of the Spanish who ruled - and rebuilt - the city at the time. Many buildings don ceramic plaques informing visitors of the street names during Spanish rule such as Calle de Borbon.

Life in the Quarter centers around New Orleans' most famous landmark, Jackson Square. Originally known as the Place d'Armes, the square was renamed to honor Andrew Jackson, the hero of the Battle of New Orleans. The square is flanked by historic structures such as the St. Louis Cathedral and the Presbytere and Cabildo (which house the Louisiana State Museums) and the Pontalba Apartments (the oldest apartment buildings in the U.S.).

Walk the beautiful gardens inside the square, make a wish as you toss a coin into the fountain and take that iconic New Orleans photograph. The creative culture of the Quarter is embraced by the collection of fortune tellers, artists and musicians who surround Jackson Square. And just across the street is the famed Café du Monde, serving up beignets and café au lait 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 What To Do...

 Every street in the French Quarter has something to offer from classic restaurants, music venues, boutique shopping to voodoo temples. Some of the most popular areas include: Royal Street, Chartres Street and Bourbon Street - and no trip to the Quarter is complete without a trip to the historic French Market for souvenirs.

A variety of guided tours are available covering topics such as haunted, historical, culinary and even cocktail. Many visitors choose to explore the French Quarter using the neighborhood's original mode of transportation - the mule-drawn carriage.

The Quarter's allure draws millions of visitors each year. Come stroll the streets of this exotic neighborhood - full of mystery, magic and fun.

We guarantee, there's nothing else like it.

Reservations...Click here!

A Providence Hospitality Partners Property

http://providencehospitality.com/

Welcome to Staybridge Suites New Orleans

Welcome to the Staybridge Suites New Orleans

Staybridge Suites New Orleans

Newly Renovated!!

 

A bustling location that gives you "Lagniappe"—more than you expect.

Located in the business district of downtown, the Staybridge Suites® New Orleans French Quarter / Downtown hotel's property is in the most exciting part of the city. 

Found just a few blocks from the French Quarter, the hotel's location provides plenty of entertainment but is still an ideal setting for business travelers.

 Stop by for a night or a week—our doors are always open.

A few extra luxuries...

During your next extended stay in New Orleans, you will find our amenities to be more than accommodating. Start by eating a daily buffet breakfast and doing your laundry free of charge. Business guests can check their email with free high-speed, wireless Internet access while they finish work at the desk. The fully-equipped kitchen is complete with a full-sized fridge, stovetop, a microwave and more.

Amenities...

• Business Center with Internet, Fax, Printer, and Copying

• On-site Health and Fitness Center featuring Cardiovascular Equipment including Elliptical and Nautilus Machines.

• 

  High-speed Internet Access plus Wireless Internet

• Barbeque Grills

• Outdoor Pool

• On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities (washer/dryer)

• Daily Housekeeping

• Same Day Dry Cleaning

• Safety Deposit Box available at Front Desk

501 Tchoupitoulas Street

French Quarter

New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Hotel Front Desk: 011-504-5711818

Hotel Fax: 011-504-5711811

A Providence Hospitality Partners Property

http://providencehospitality.com/