By Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn
Starting today!!!
Hold on to your hats—literally! Because Jazz Fest 2025 is OFFICIALLY ON, and baby, it’s hotter than a crawfish boil at high noon. If you can hear the soulful wail of a trumpet, smell the spicy scent of jambalaya in the air, and feel the rhythm tickling your feet—don’t worry, you’re not hallucinating. You’re just in New Orleans on the first glorious day of Jazz Fest, and trust me, the vibes are immaculate.
This is it, y’all. The annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has kicked off, and it’s time to get down. We’re talkin’ eight days of music, magic, mayhem, and mouth-watering food. Whether you’re here for the brass bands, gospel choirs, zydeco jams, or to worship at the altar of headliners like Lil Wayne, Dave Matthews Band, and John Freakin’ Fogerty, this festival has it all. (Including that one guy who insists on playing his washboard in the middle of the crowd. Let him live.)
And since this is an all-outdoor extravaganza, here’s your sassy survival checklist:
✔ Sunscreen – unless you’re going for the roasted tomato look.
✔ A good hat – one that says “I party, but I’m responsible.”
✔ Walking shoes – heels? Not today, Satan.
✔ Loose, breathable clothes – it’s hotter than a habanero in July.
✔ An appetite for the best food this side of heaven. (I’m talkin’ crawfish bread, cochon de lait, and praline-stuffed beignets that’ll make you weak in the knees.)
Now, let me slide in a shameless plug—because I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t tell you about the place to stay when you’re gettin’ your Jazz Fest life together: the one and only Historic Mardi Gras Inn. We’re just one short block outside the ever-fabulous French Quarter, and baby, we are lookin’ good these days. Why? Because our charming inn is now proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated, and we just completed a full-on glow up from floor to ceiling. Think vintage New Orleans charm with a fresh new fierce face.
Our inn offers clean, affordable accommodations (because saving your coins means more money for festival beers), and our warm, welcoming staff is the kind of crew you’ll want to hug after a long night of dancing in the streets. We don’t make wild promises, but we do promise you’ll feel right at home—with just a touch more glitter.
Want to stroll to the Fairgrounds? Do it. Wanna hop a streetcar just two minutes from our front door? Done. Need to stagger home from the French Quarter after a night of live music, hurricanes, and questionable dance choices? We got you, boo.
Let’s be real—Jazz Fest is a marathon, not a sprint, and the smart queens, music lovers, and party professionals book a long stay so they can soak up the full NOLA experience. From the soul-lifting sounds of the Gospel Tent to the raunchy revelry of Bourbon Street after dark, this city does not sleep, and neither should your plans.
And when the music’s done for the day, the real party’s just getting started. After the Fairgrounds, head straight into the French Quarter for more live bands, spicy cocktails, late-night drag shows, and maybe even a little romance. (No judgment—it’s Jazz Fest, after all. If you’re not flirting with a saxophonist by midnight, are you even doing it right?)
So pack light, dance hard, eat everything, and stay where the love is real—at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn. Your perfect Jazz Fest getaway is just a booking away. We’re waiting with open arms, plenty of sass, and maybe a little hangover remedy if you play your cards right.
FOR INFORMATION ON ACCOMMODATIONS CALL US DIRECTLY AT 504.949.5815 OR 1.800.209.9408. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT US ONLINE AT historicmardigrasinn.com.
Jazz Fest is ON, darling. Don’t just hear about it—live it. Book now, stay longer, and let the good times roll! 🎺💃🕺💅