French Quarter Festival presented by Capital One Bank
The largest FREE music festival in the South
Featuring over 800 local musicians, more than 65 of New Orleans finest restaurants, free special events, family fun with two exciting kids areas for 2012, and the return of FIREWORKS on the Mississippi River (Saturday April 14 at 9 pm), sponsored by Tropical Isle.
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Help keep French Quarter Festival FREE - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- No outside beverages or coolers.
- Large containers and glass bottles are not allowed on festival sites.
- Beverage sales from our booths help support the festival!
- Please note: Pets are prohibited in festival areas.
The FREE Shuttle is back!
Sponsored by Capital One Bank, the Second Line Shuttle will run Friday through Sunday from the Central Business District
(park and ride from O'Keefe, between Poydras and Canal).
- $10 all-day parking in area garages and lots.
- Free round-trip shuttle on air-conditioned Hotard busses.
- Prior to Festival weekend, stop by any Capital One Bank to pick up your
free Q-Pass for priority shuttle boarding and discounts on official festival merchandise.
Getting to the Quarter can be easy...
If you are going to drive your car, take our free shuttle bus from the CBD or consider:
- The Streetcar or local RTA busses (visit http://www.norta.com for routes and schedule)
- The Ferry (additional ferries will be added for festival weekend) visit http://www.dotd.la.gov/ferry for locations and schedule
- Ride your bike (bicycle parking is available at the Bienville Street entrance to the Riverfront)
