French Quarter Festival generates millions in economic impact

That impact showed up directly for the 75 independent food and beverage vendors, who reported a combined $4.3 million in ...
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French Quarter Festival 2026 Draws Record Crowds, $4.3M in Vendor Earnings and 94% Hotel Occupancy Across New Orleans

The 2026 French Quarter Festival closed with $4.3M in vendor earnings, 94% hotel occupancy and 306 performances across 20 ...
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2026 French Quarter Festival opens with big crowds, grassy new park and Preservation Brass

With hotel occupancy projected to be around 90% and a decent weather forecast, festival attendance should be strong.

New Orleans French Quarter Fest draws global crowds

New Orleans French Quarter Fest draws global crowds.

Where did Elizabeth Taylor stay in the French Quarter when she visited New Orleans?

Where did Elizabeth Taylor stay when she visited New Orleans?

French Quarter Festival 5K kicks off 2026 festival weekend in New Orleans

Annual 3.1-mile race invites runners of all levels to start French Quarter Festival weekend with a flat, fast course through ...
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New Orleans native PJ Morton leads 2026 French Quarter Festival lineup

SESSION, IT COULD BECOME LAW BY JANUARY 1ST. ALSO NEW AT NOON. WE NOW KNOW WHAT NEW OFFERINGS ARE GOING TO BE TAKING PLACE AT NEXT MONTH’S FRENCH QUARTER FEST, WITH MORE THAN 300 ACTS SPANNING FOUR ...