Coming Soon!!!
Darlings, if you haven’t already cleared your Memorial Day Weekend plans, then honey, let me do you a favor—grab a pen (or let’s be real, your phone), open that calendar, and mark May 23-25, 2025, because the New Orleans Greek Festival is turning the BIG 5-0, and this is one anniversary bash you CANNOT miss!
And lucky for you, our recently renovated, fabulously LGBTQ+ owned and operated New Orleans Guest House is sitting pretty just a short streetcar ride away from all the ouzo-drenched action at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral (1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd). That’s right, sugar, a quick two-minute walk from our front door, and that streetcar is ready to whisk you off to feta-filled euphoria. And let’s be honest, this isn’t the type of festival you attend for just a couple of hours—you need a whole WEEKEND to bask in the flavors, the music, and the Mediterranean magic. So book a long, luxurious stay with us and make a wild, wicked, and wine-soaked adventure out of it!
Let’s Talk Greek Eats, Baby! 🍽️
Listen, this is NOT the time to be on a diet—unless your diet consists exclusively of flaky, honey-drenched baklava, sizzling souvlaki, and plates piled high with dolmades and spanakopita. If you’re the type who thinks “gyro” is just a word you awkwardly pronounce at a sandwich shop, prepare for a revelation, darling. They’ll be serving up fresh-off-the-rotisserie lamb, crispy calamari, creamy tzatziki, and a whole Greek meze wonderland that will have you saying ‘OPA!’ between every bite. And let’s not forget the Greek wine and ouzo—because nothing says ‘festival spirit’ like a smooth sip of something strong while you watch the sun set over Bayou St. John.
Live Music That’ll Have You Dancing Like Zorba! 🎶
You didn’t think you’d just be eating the whole time, did you? Oh no, babe. Greek music is here to set your soul on fire—and your feet on the dance floor! This year’s festival is pulling out ALL the stops for their golden anniversary, featuring legendary Greek folk bands, bouzouki masters, and even some high-energy dance troupes ready to show you how to kick up your heels the Hellenic way. Expect everything from traditional rebetiko tunes to high-octane modern Greek beats that will have you breaking plates (figuratively, of course—unless you’re feeling extra rowdy!).
And guess what? Greek Fest isn’t just about traditional jams—expect a fusion of live jazz, funk, and soul because, honey, this is still New Orleans, and we do music RIGHT! So, whether you want to get lost in a hypnotic Mediterranean melody or shake it to some local brass, this festival is serving up the best of both worlds.
Why Stay With Us?
Let’s get real. You’ll need a home base for this glorious weekend of food, music, and mild to extreme debauchery. And our Historic Mardi Gras Inn is IT! Not only have we just finished a gorgeous hotel-wide renovation, but we are proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated—meaning we know a thing or two about hospitality, honey. We offer clean, affordable accommodations and a warm, welcoming staff who are dedicated to making your stay absolutely amazing! And let’s not forget our location is a dream: just one block outside the fabulous French Quarter, making it the perfect spot for an easy streetcar ride to Greek Fest by day and wild, rowdy, ADULT fun by night.
Because let’s be honest—who’s going to bed early when you’re in New Orleans?! After you’ve filled your belly with Greek goodness, you’re just steps away from burlesque shows, drag performances, late-night jazz clubs, and whatever other deliciously wicked things your little heart desires in the French Quarter.
Get Your Greek On & Book NOW!
Listen, the New Orleans Greek Festival is legendary, and this 50th-anniversary edition is set to be an all-out Mediterranean extravaganza! That means rooms are going to book up FASTER than you can say “OPA!” So, if you want to sip Greek wine by the bayou by day and dance the night away in the French Quarter, you need to lock in your stay ASAP!
So pack your dancing shoes, stretchy pants, and a thirst for adventure, and come celebrate New Orleans-style! We’ll see you at the festival, cutie—just follow the sound of the bouzouki and the smell of roasting lamb!
Yasou and laissez les bon temps rouler! 🏛️🍷🎶
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ACCOMMODATIONS CALL US DIRECTLY BABIES AT 504.949.5815 OR 1.800.209.9408. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT US ONLINE AT historicmardigrasinn.com.