New Orleans is one of the world's most fascinating cities. Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond, it's a brilliant mosaic of culture, food and music. You'll find brimming bowls of gumbo, late nights in jazz clubs, strolls through historic neighborhoods and tantalizing festivals throughout the year. Come down and experience one of America's most culturally and historically rich destinations.

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Festival Season is Here In New Orleans you can never get too much of a good thing and this is especially true this time of year when so many festivals – large and small – are being staged in and around the city. Here are just a few more of them. Wednesday at the Square | Wednesday On The Point N.O. Wine & Food Experience | Greek Fest | Festigals Cajun-Zydeco Festival | Creole Tomato Festival Essence Festival | Tales of the Cocktail | More Fests N.O. Wine & Food Experience Exotic vintages and culinary delights abound at the fabulous NOWFE epicurean experience. Sign up for one-of-a-kind tastings, wine dinners, and seminars with some of the top names in food and wine! May Cultural Arts Lineup Celebrate the arrival of the warm season with colorful symphonic classics, lively theater performances and melodic opera arias as the performing arts blossom in April. Running of the Bulls Attention Hemingway fans! Want the thrill of "Running with the Bulls" but without the dangers? Come take part in the annual San Fermin Festival in New Orleans. It's free, fun and there's no pain. Check it out here. Leah Chase Exhibit at NOMA Only in New Orleans, an international mecca for fine dining, will you find an art exhibit depicting a renowned local chef. Leah Chase of Dooky Chase Restaurant is the subject of a stunning collection at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Things to See and Do With such an abundance of great music, great food and great attractions, a lifetime wouldn’t be enough to see and do it all.

Essence Festival Spend your 4th of July holiday in New Orleans to celebrate the talent of Essence music festival. This year's headliner is the undisputed "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin.     Festigals It's entertaining...it's enriching...and it's all about women. It's FestiGals 2012, a celebration of the fun things in life that women enjoy most. And what better place than in New Orleans, the city that knows how to have fun! Special guest Hoda Kotb. Win a FREE Trip to Festigals in N.O. More New Orleans Stories: Harrah's May Entertainment Wednesdays On The Point Zephyrs Baseball Voodoo Arena Football Traditional Jazz Camp