There are plenty of activities and events this weekend for mom and the whole family to enjoy.
It wouldn't be Mother's Day without Irma Thomas at the zoo, of course. And, it wouldn't be a weekend in New Orleans without a little craziness. Like the annual Pink Bra Run in Gretna.
"It's our 4th year. We run it on the levee. And its gimmick is that everybody has to wear a pink bra," says Ed Moise, with the Krewe de Pink.
However, he concedes "Well, you don't really have to, but that's what we like to publicize." Still, even canine entrants are likely to don the lingerie. The "Best Decorated Bra" contest has been expanded to the top three male and top three female contestants.
Things move at a much slower pace in the French Quarter Saturday.
"It's the Krewe of Turtles," says Brennan's General Manager, Christian Pendleton. "We're presenting the slowest second line on earth in our fifth annual Turtle Parade."
"We parade through the French Quarter. Then we welcome everyone into the courtyard at Brennan's, where the turtles are blessed." There's also a judge present who exonerates the turtles of any misdeeds and save them from the soup pot.
Some critters are not so lucky.
Saturday's Crawfish Mambo on Lakeshore Drive at UNO bills itself as NOLA'S Largest Crawfish Festival. And, there's also the annual Old Metairie Crawfish Festival and Cookoff at St. Catherine of Siena Church on Bonnabel.
WEEKEND EVENTS
5/11 The annual Pink Bra RunPink Bra Run participants compete in decorated bras to run/walk a 5K along the Mississippi River levee with the beautiful New Orleans skyline in the background. proceeds benefit breast cancer research efforts at the Tulane Cancer Center.https://www.krewedepink.org/pink-bra-run
5/11ALLA Family FestThe Krewe of ALLA presents ALLA Family Fest! May 11; 11:00 - 4:00 following the Pink Bra Run. Old Point Bar, 545 Patterson in Algiers. A free event with music, food trucks, and family fun!https://westbank.macaronikid.com/events/5cd3742ab5faee66b106969c/alla-fa...
5/11 Crawfish Mambo 2019 NOLA'S Largest Crawfish Festival! Crawfish Mambo (University of New Orleans, 2000 Lakeshore Drive) - Dozens of crawfish boiling teams compete for prizes and attendees get to sample the results with all-you-can-eat mudbugs. There's also live music, an artists' village and a children's tent. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $25, $15 students, VIP tickets available.https://www.crawfishmambo.com/
5/11 7th annual Old Metairie Crawfish Festival and CookoffOld Metairie Crawfish Festival & Cook-Off (St. Catherine of Siena Church and School, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie) - There are crawfish cook-offs, all-you-can-eat crawfish, other foods and live music. Noon-8 p.m. $20.www.scschurch.com/crawfish-cookoff
5/11 Krewe of Turtles paradeA 10 float wagon parade in honor of Brennan's 10 Turtles, led by KinFolk brass band and police escort, will roll for the fifth time through the streets of the French Quarter. Complimentary courtyard reception to follow. "The slowest second line on earth." https://www.brennansneworleans.com/events/2019-turtle-parade
5/11 Magazine Street Champagne StrollThere will be music, bubbly, and plenty of special offers. Enjoy the gorgeous weather and shop on our beautiful street after hours. 5-9 PM. Freehttps://www.magazinestreet.com/event/champagne-stroll/
5/11 Port Orleans Brewing Co. Anniversary Party (4124 Tchoupitoulas St.) — The second anniversary party includes live music, food, a crawfish boil and multiple beer releases. Noon-7 p.m. Free.www.portorleans.com
5/12 Mother's Day Celebration at Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St.) — The annual concert celebrates mothers with live music from Irma Thomas and the Professionals, food and arts vendors and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free with regular zoo admission (mothers get in free). Make Mom’s special day even better with tickets to the Mother’s Day Brunch at Audubon Tea Room. https://moms.audubonnatureinstitute.org/
