Kick off the Carnaval season with the annual Joan of Arc Parade the day after the wedding (Sunday Januarry 6th at 7pm). You are now officially allowed to eat king cake so put on your glittery finest to tromp around the French Quarter. https://joanofarcparade.org/
Contemporary French/Louisiana food with a great bar.
Lengthy cocktail list in a small cozy dark bar.
Cute bar with board games and usually a tasty pop-up food situation, in Bayou St. John.
Take a pretty walk along the bayou if the weather is nice.
Tasty po-boys at the allegedly original spot. Tip: sit at the bar if the line is long for the counter.
Walk through the swamp if you've got wheels. You may even see some alligators, though they nest in winter.
Learn more about jazz funerals, second lines, social aid and pleasure clubs and Mardi Gras Indians at this incredible little museum. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. -5 p.m., $10/person.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am-4 pm Guided tours at 1 pm Tuesday to Friday There is not a guided tour on Saturday. This little museum is super cool and is housed in the site of the apothecary of America's first licensed pharmacist. Only $5/person.