Visitors to New Orleans are often awestruck by the beauty of the city's many historic, elegant and attractive houses. However, during most of the year, all they get to see is the exterior of these homes. That's because most of these homes are privately owned and occupied and they are normally off-limits to the general public. However, once a year, during the Annual Spring Fiesta and Historic Home Tour, some of these homes are opened up for public tours. This year's 77th Annual Spring Fiesta, held over the weekends of March 2-3 and March 9-10, will give visitors a once-a-year opportunity to explore the interiors of 20 privately owned homes in the French Quarter and the Garden District. Visitors will experience the grandeur of the past and see what the inside of a New Orleans home might have looked like a century or more ago. The highlight of the Spring Festival is a daylong series of events designed to entertain, educate, and allow participants to revel in the cultural heritage that is uniquely New Orleans. The festival includes the presentation of the Spring Fiesta Queen and her court in Jackson Square and a parade of horse-drawn carriages through the French Quarter. On the second weekend of the festival a brunch is being offered at the world-famous Antoine's Restaurant in the French Quarter for the discounted price of $75 per person. Here is the full schedule of Spring Fiesta events: Weekend 1Saturday, March 2, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Weekend 2Saturday, March 9, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
A leader in cultural tourism since 1937, the New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association is a non-profit organization with a simple mission: "To preserve and share the cultural heritage of New Orleans, to promote the preservation of the region's history and historic architecture, and to educate others regarding the importance of that history." The New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association maintains headquarters in a beautiful 19th century townhouse located at 826 St. Ann Street in the historic Vieux Carré (French Quarter). This townhouse, built prior to 1844 as a Creole Cottage, was remodeled in 1851 when the second floor was added, along with the present Greek Revival adornments. This beautiful house boasts of a lovely courtyard fountain, garconniere, large double-parlors, and an elegant dining room. A breathtaking spiral staircase leads upstairs to a library and three bedrooms. For more information about Spring Fiesta call 504-581-1367 or email neworleansspringfiesta@yahoo.com. The website is www.springfiesta.com. |
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