The Crescent City is world-renowned for its unique celebration of Mardi Gras and the surrounding events. Apparently, Easter Sunday is becoming its own "mini-Mardi Gras" in the French Quarter according to NOLA.com food writer Ian McNulty.
"The French Quarter on Easter Sunday is a delight," McNulty says. "The streets are full, there are three different parades throughout the day that causes this shifting tide of people going from one parade to the next with brunch in between. The bars are overflowing, so it's like a roving street party," he went on to explain.
In true New Orleans fashion, costumes abound, drinks flow, and a great many people take their meals very seriously when Easter Sunday comes around. According to McNulty, many restaurants in the French Quarter are booked out a year in advance of the holiday.
However, if you didn't plan well ahead, not to worry. McNulty recommends a day full of keeping things loose and bar hopping in the French Quarter to celebrate in style this weekend.
"People make their brunch reservations for Easter sometimes a year in advance, so a lot of that is in the books already. But, a great day can be had wandering the streets and checking in on the outdoor courtyards or the inside portion of a cafe or bar to put the heels up and have a few cocktails before moving on to the next one," notes the NOLA.com food writer.
McNulty says people come to the French Quarter 'dressed up' in any way they see fit: from three-piece suits to full bunny costumes. The sights, sounds, smells, food and drinks may be a welcome break from the traditional Easter celebrations at home ... and may become a new tradition for those who take the plunge.
The French Quarter comes alive on Easter Sunday
