French Quarter Fest celebrates its 42nd anniversary of music, food and fun
Tina Howell • March 31, 2025
The French Quarter Festival celebrates its 42nd anniversary of music, food and fun on Thursday, April 10th - Sunday, April 13th. The 4-day festival in New Orleans is the largest free festival in the state of Louisiana, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country every year. The festival features over 300 musical acts across 22 stages, celebrating our local music and representing every genre from traditional jazz to brass bands and Zydeco. This year's musical performers include Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Irma Thomas, Chapel Hart Band, The Original Pinettes Brass Band with Mia X, Little Freddie King, and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters.
There will also be 70 culinary vendors showcasing our incredible New Orleans cuisine with dishes from Desire Oyster Bar, Jacques Imo's, Landry's, Nori Guys, Restaurant R'evolution and more.
Fans are invited to join festival organizers, sponsors, and partners on Thursday, April 10th at 10 am for the French Quarter Festival Kickoff Parade. The parade will start on the 200 block Bourbon Street to St. Ann, making its way to Jackson Square for the Annual Opening Day Ceremony.
For more information on the FQF festival, to see the complete musical or culinary lineup or to purchase Fest Family VIP tickets, please visit https://frenchquarterfest.org/
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