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Mardi Gras 2012 It's just another Tuesday everywhere else but in New Orleans it's FAT Tuesday. Mardi Gras! The Carnival Countdown has begun and the 2012 Mardi Gras season is almost underway. Read all about it here. 2012 Parade Lineup | Krewes | Mardi Gras History Mardi Gras for Families | King Cakes | Mardi Gras Balls Mardi Gras Fundamentals | Mardi Gras Glossary Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Get ready to rock and roll and run once again. The annual Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is coming up. Don't miss this fun event. Pack up your running shoes and your dancing shoes too. You'll need both. Jazz Fest 2012 Music Lineup It's the granddaddy of all New Orleans music festivals and still the biggest show in town. JazzFest 2012 stars The Eagles, Tom Petty, Herbie Hancock, Little Anthony, Al Green and hundreds more. Reserve your tickets now. Cultural Arts in January The stars shine bright in the New Orleans galaxy and the performing arts sparkle in November. Opera, ballet, classical, live productions straight from Broadway. We have it all this month! The Blue Man Group | Opera Returns to Bourbon New Orleans Hornets Basketball Game is on! "The Hive" has returned to the court and the excitement of pro basketball is back. Come out to the New Orleans Arena and watch the Hornets take on their NBA rivals this season. 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.

NOLA Navy Week Coming to New Orleans New Orleans, one of the world's leading seaports, will be hosting vintage ships from a bygone era as the city and the nation commemorate the War of 1812. Friendly crews from these ships will welcome visitors aboard for tours. The Historic Joy Theater Reopens Visitors and locals will be "jumpin' for joy" now that the completely renovated Joy Theater in downtown New Orleans is again entertaining audiences.     Spring Break 2012 College students, are you looking for a fun way to spend your Spring Break? Forget the beach and come to New Orleans instead. More New Orleans Stories: Manning's Restaurant Now Open and More This Month at Harrah's