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The Big Easy NYE: Jazz, Joy & Jackson Square Forget the shivering. Celebrate the Fleur-de-Lis drop in the warm, rhythmic heart of Louisiana. 🎷 Build Your NOLA Package ⚜️ Big Easy Booking Board 🏩 Quarter Stays Historic French Quarter Hotels ✈️ Fly to MSY Louis Armstrong International 🎭 Things To Do Jazz Cruises & Ghost Tours 🚕 Local Cabs Safe Quarter-to-Hotel Rides Why New Orleans is the Traveler's Choice New York has the Ball, but New Orleans has the Soul . Ringing in the New Year in the French Quarter isn't just a countdown; it's a multi-sensory experience. From the smell of fresh beignets at 2:00 AM to the brass bands echoing through the cobblestone streets, NOLA provides a warm-weather escape that is rich in culture and incredibly budget-friendly when you bundle. ...

Ring in 2026: New Orleans NYE Guide (Jazz & Fireworks) "Ready to shout, 'Laissez les bons temps rouler!'? There is no place on earth like New Orleans to welcome 2026. Experience a soul-stirring blend of French Quarter Jazz, Mississippi River Fireworks, and a NOLA festive spirit that lasts until dawn. Your ultimate New Year adventure starts here!" 🎆 Your Ultimate NOLA NYE 2026 Itinerary Midnight Fireworks: Watch the Fleur-de-Lis drop at Jackson Square followed by a world-class display over the Mississippi River. Frenchmen Street Jazz: Skip the tourist traps and head to Frenchmen Street for authentic, soul-moving live brass and jazz sets. Creole Feasting: Start the year with authentic gumbo and oysters, and cure your morning with hot beignets from Café Du Monde. ...