NEW ORLEANS (press release) — French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) has announced it is inviting locals and visitors to ring in the New Year at New Orleans Eve, a free New Year’s Eve concert and countdown celebration. Presented in partnership with New Orleans & Company, the tradition returns to Woldenberg Park on Dec. 31 from 9:00 p.m. to midnight, featuring an expanded footprint and a vibrant mix of music, dancing, and fireworks along the Mississippi River.
This year’s lineup features a group of local favorites including Dumpstaphunk, Sweet Crude, and DJ Captain Charles. The evening culminates with the fleur-de-lis drop and the Crescent City Countdown Club fireworks, lighting up the riverfront at midnight.
“New Orleans Eve is all about joy, connection, and celebrating together as a community,” said Emily Madero, President & CEO of French Quarter Festivals, Inc. “As a nonprofit dedicated to showcasing the best of our city, it’s important to us that we continue offering high-quality events that bring locals and visitors together in one of the most picturesque places in New Orleans, and that we do so in a safe, welcoming environment for all.”…