7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saint Mary's Catholic Church was built in 1845. The ground on which the chapel was constructed originally was the site of the Ursuline Convent and chapel dating to the arrival of the Ursulines in New Orleans. The church has born several names through its existence. It was originally called Stainte Marie de l'Archeveche and later Holy Trinity. Later, it became St. Mary's Italian Church, the official Italian parish of the Archdiocese, with services in the Italian language for the many Sicilian and Italian immigrants who settled in the lower French Quarter. The original Pilcher organ, built in 1890 for the Ursulines by the Pilcher Bros. of New Orleans, now stands restored and functional in the church choir loft. The church has now been named St. Mary's Church and it is part of the Antoine Blanc Memorial and Archdiocesan Archives housed at the Vieux Carre location.
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Latrobe’s on Royal is one of New Orleans’ most architecturally significant buildings and is a registered national landmark. Completed in 1822 as the Louisiana State Bank, Latrobe's is named after its Architect: Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Also known as the "Father of American Architecture", his contributions include: the US Capital, the Porticos of the White House, and the Baltimore Basilica, as well as the development of the Waterworks System of the United States. Signature elements include the whisper dome, the Bank Vault and the original stonework.
Sat, Oct 5, 2024, 10:00 pm - Sun, Oct 6, 2024, 12:00 am
Heralded by the blare of an approaching trumpet or thump of a tuba, these colorful, vivacious parades are held on foot, led by a brass band, and completely take over one or more blocks at a time. It is one of the most common New Orleans wedding traditions and symbolizes the bride and groom embarking on their new life. The term “second line parade” refers to those who join in the rolling excitement. The people who are hosting the parade (such as the couple and the parade Grand Marshal) are a part of the “first line," while those who follow it along, dancing and often singing as they go while tossing handkerchiefs, form what is known as the “second line.” Pat O'Briens is famous for their outdoor fountain, dueling piano bar, and invention of the Hurricane drinks.