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Happy May from the Vieux Carré!
May 1, 2023 NewsMay is the time of year New Orleanians love best (okay, Mardi Gras is pretty cool and so is football season but you get the gist.) May means the second weekend of Jazz Fest. It also means crawfish season, Cinco de Mayo at area restaurants, and gyros at Greek Fest. Book your room in the French Quarter at the Hotel Provincial now and join the fun NOLA Crawfish Festival (May… Read More »
10 Mardi Gras Must Dos
February 1, 2023 NewsThere are lots of things you shouldn’t do at Mardi Gras in New Orleans (flash, drink too much, tinkle where you shouldn’t), but here are 10 things you absolutely must do. Join us here at the Hotel Provincial during the Carnival season which lasts between January 6 and March 1 this year. You’ll be glad you did. Without further ado, here are ten Mardi Gras Must-Dos. 1. Wear – better yet… Read More »
NOVEMBER in the NOLA
November 1, 2022 NewsWelcome to November in New Orleans when we say goodbye to hurricane season and hello to gumbo season. With an average high of 71 °F and an average low of 55 °F, November is one of the best times of the year to visit. Here’s what up down here. Day of the Dead Parade, November 2 At 7 p.m., celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead New Orleans Style. Make no… Read More »
Hotel Provincial and a few other haunts to explore in NOLA
October 18, 2022 NewsFive Places to Scare Up Ghosts in New Orleans You can’t be 300+ years old without having a few ghosts. New Orleans has been said to have its fair share–some even say Hotel Provincial is haunted! Here are a few places you should check out anytime the spirit moves you. Stay with us and maybe you’ll come home with a ghost story of your own. Hotel Provincial, 1024 Chartres Street… Read More »
Oktoberbests
September 27, 2022 NewsSix Reasons to NOLA this October. Weather-wise, October is one of the best months for being outdoors in New Orleans. Take your pick of fests and join us for fall fun in the French Quarter and beyond. Make Hotel Provincial your home base as you enjoy the following unique October events in New Orleans, a one-of-a-kind city. Book now. National Fried Chicken Fest, October 1& 2 Why did the chicken cross… Read More »
Four Ways to Celebrate September in NOLA
September 1, 2022 NewsCelebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop. Photo by Glynnis Perkins Most of the time, we're not into social media holidays, but we'll make an exception for September. Who could pass up Civic Day of Hacking on September 18 or Hobbit Day on September 22? There’s also National #TalkLikeAPirateDay on the 19th. We can’t think of a better day to have a Voodoo Daiquiri (a.k.a. The Purple… Read More »
Labor Day In New Orleans Means Southern Decadence!
August 8, 2022 NewsSummer May Be Ending But the Fun is Just Beginning Southern Decadence, September 1-5 For the more than 50 years, Southern Decadence, one of the top five largest events in New Orleans, has taken place every Labor Day Weekend. Also known as the "Gay Mardi Gras" and "our Pride Week," Southern Decadence is the largest LGBT party of the year. Attendees typically arrive on the Wednesday before Labor Day and stay… Read More »
New Orleans Most Popular Drag Race! Red Dress Run 2022
August 1, 2022 NewsOn August 14, 2022, doctors, lawyers and Mardi Gras Indian chiefs will don their best red dresses and hit the streets of New Orleans running. It’s the Annual Red Dress Run hosted by the Hash House Harriers – “a drinking club with a running problem.” The two-mile race through the French Quarter starts at Crescent Park at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m with live music at noon.… Read More »
Five Reasons to End Your Summer New Orleans Style
July 18, 2022 NewsEnd your summer in style–New Orleans style that is. Here are five reasons to visit us at the Hotel Provincial before fall. 1. R&R: At Hotel Provincial, we’re tucked in away in a world of our own–making it the perfect place to get some rest and relaxation. 2. Excitement: If you're like most Americans, chances are you're ready to get out there and have some fun, too! Bourbon Street is… Read More »
The Sky’s the Limit July 4th in the French Quarter!
June 7, 2022 NewsBook Now! We're Filling Up Fast! Independence Day will be here before you know it. Book your stay now at the Hotel Provincial where you’ll be just steps away from the Go 4th on the River fireworks show on the Mississippi. Discover for yourself why the American Pyrotechnic Association ranked this the 5th "must see" fireworks display in the U.S. What’s more, the Essence Festival of CultureTM will be happening June 30-July 3. Come see Kevin… Read More »