Laveau was also a devoted Catholic and attended mass daily. It was her mixture of Catholic tradition and Voodoo practice (or “gris gris”) that made her so prominent. She was born to a wealthy French planter,
It has the spirit of every local farmers market as it contains local vendors and many local products. Beware the mass produced over priced made in china products that are also presented as local. Read more Review of: French Market Written April 27, 2025 This review is the subjective ...
If you’re in the middle of the crowd at one of the main stages, it can take about 10 or 15 minutes just to extricate yourself from the center of mass. Note that Sundays and Thursdays always feel a little bit less crowded at the racetrack, although that “little bit less” is ...
Getting around the Festshould be fairly easy if you’re walking or biking.Parking will be limited, so arrive early and try these lots: French Market, 500 Decatur Street, 300 North Peters Street, 211 Conti Street, The Garage at Canal Place, plus street parking within walking distance. We do...