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Mardi Gras Parade

Mardi Gras Parade

No one does Mardi Gras like New Orleans, and your students can be a part of the festivities. March in one or any number of the dozens of parades and share the fun that comes from dressing up, catching beads, or going to one of the many balls around town. Come spend Mardi Gras in New Orleans for an extremely unique experience for your band to enjoy.

French Quarter

The French Quarter, also known as Vieux Carré, is the oldest and most famous neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. The district as a whole is a National Historic Landmark, and contains numerous individual historic buildings

New Orleans Jazz Historic Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park is a U.S. National Historical Park which celebrates the origins and evolution of jazz. The park preserves information and resources associated with the early development of jazz through interpretive techniques designed to educate and entertain.

Steamboat Ride

Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Mighty Mississippi as you take a two-hour cruise while experiencing the beauty of New Orleans and the romance of the French Quarter.

Gator Swamp

Gator Swamp is more than just alligators, get up close with the Bayou and learn about exotic plants and animals found nowhere else in the United States. Gator Swamp is a fun and informative experience for people of all ages.

Aquarium of the Americas

Explore beyond the Gulf of Mexico and discover the high seas, the Caribbean and sea life in New Orleans’ famous Aquarium of the Americas. Learn about marine life conservation and the fragile ecosystem of the Gulf all in one exciting location.

Riverwalk Marketing Place

Visit Riverwalk Marketplace Mall for the best dining and entertainment in New Orleans. Experience the Mississippi footsteps from the water as you take in an atmosphere of music, dining and the culture of New Orleans.

National D-Day Museum

History comes to life at the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans. Re-live a time of conflict and struggle through the eyes of WWII soldiers as their stories are told through artifacts, film, photographs, diaries and oral histories.

Historical Voodoo Museum

Experience folklore, rituals and zombies right in the heart of the French Quarter, as you learn about the significance of voodoo history and culture at the Historic Voodoo Museum of New Orleans.

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Day 1
- Arrive in New Orleans
- French Quarter
- Lunch
- Rehearsal
- Dinner
- Evening Activity of Choice

Day 2
- Breakfast
- Site seeing in New Orleans
- Jazz National Historic Park
- Lunch
- Parade & Performance
- Dinner
- Festival Events

Day 3
- Breakfast
- Steamboat Ride
- Lunch
- Prepare for Home

* Please Note: some activities listed are seasonal, and therefore will be available only on specific travel dates

  
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