By Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn
COMING SOON!!!
Hello, my fabulous friends! It’s me, Karen Brem, Marketing Director for the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, coming at you with the sass, the jazz, and the funk to make sure your fall calendar is looking just right. And what better way to spice things up than with the return of NOLA Funk 2025, happening October 17–19 right here in the heart of New Orleans?
Now, I don’t throw the word unmissable around lightly—but trust me, sugar, this one’s got your name written all over it.
What Is NOLA Funk?
Think of it as New Orleans doing what we do best: turning up the volume, celebrating creativity, and inviting the world to join the party. NOLA Funk is an annual three-day festival that showcases the soulful heartbeat of this city—funk music in all its glorious, horn-blaring, foot-stomping, booty-shaking forms. But don’t be fooled by the name: it’s not just music. This festival has something for everyone:
- 🎤 Live Performances: From legends of the funk scene to rising stars who’ll have you grooving like nobody’s watching.
- 🎨 Arts & Culture: Stunning visual art, handmade crafts, and interactive exhibits that make your Instagram pop.
- 🍤 Foodie Paradise: Over 40 local restaurants and vendors bringing the spice, the sweet, and the savory. If you’re not leaving with sauce on your shirt and beignets on your breath, you’re doing it wrong.
It’s a full sensory experience, and in New Orleans, that’s just how we roll.
Where the Funk Happens
The festival takes over venues across the city, but the soul of it all beats loudest right by the French Quarter. And honey, that’s where the Historic Mardi Gras Inn shines brightest.
That’s right—our charming inn is just one block from the French Quarter, which means you’re steps away from all the live music, delicious bites, and artsy vibes. And when you’re ready to switch from festival mode to French Quarter after-dark mode, well… let’s just say we’ve got you covered. 👠🍸
Why Stay With Us?
Let me hit you with the quick tea:
✨ We’re now proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated. That means our house is your house—welcoming, inclusive, and unapologetically fabulous.
✨ We’ve just finished a site-wide glow-up. Think fresh, charming, and ready for all your festival selfies.
✨ Prime location. We’re one block off the Quarter and a short two-minute walk to the streetcar stop. Translation: easy-peasy access to everything funky, jazzy, and spicy this city offers.
✨ What we promise: clean, affordable accommodations and a warm, welcoming staff dedicated to making your stay amazing. That’s it. No fluff, no gimmicks—just true New Orleans hospitality.
Why You Should Book a Long Weekend
Here’s the thing, darlin’: NOLA Funk happens Friday through Sunday. But why on earth would you come to New Orleans for just three days? Make it a long weekend. Arrive early, linger late, and let the good times roll a little longer.
- Spend Thursday night hitting a Frenchmen Street pub crawl.
- Groove through the weekend with funk legends.
- Wrap it up on Monday with a lazy brunch, powdered sugar all over your outfit, and memories that’ll last a lifetime.
Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later.
Book Now, Boo!
Here’s my sassy but serious PSA: accommodations in New Orleans disappear faster than crawfish at a boil when a festival weekend rolls around. Don’t be that poor soul scrambling for a last-minute motel on the outskirts of town. Book with us now, lock in your stay, and be right in the middle of it all.
The Historic Mardi Gras Inn is where the funk meets the fabulous—your crash pad for the music, the art, the food, and yes, the adult fun that only the French Quarter can serve up after dark. 🌈💃
So, are you ready to shake what your mama gave you at NOLA Funk 2025? October 17–19 is going to be one for the books, and I can’t wait to welcome you to our freshly glowed-up inn, where every guest is treated like family (the fun, slightly mischievous kind). Call us directly at 504.949.5815 OR 1.800.209.9408. You can also visit online at historicmardigrasinn.com.
🎶 Book your stay now and let’s get funky, baby! 🎶