Parking in the French Quarter will be limited and strictly enforced starting Thursday as the French Quarter Festival returns, with city officials warning drivers not to risk it, or they could be towed.
The four-day festival runs through Sunday, April 19, filling the historic district with music, food and large crowds. This year’s event is the largest yet, with 22 stages and an expanded footprint that includes the Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park area near Governor Nicholls Wharf.
Street closures
A 10 a.m. parade will trigger rolling street closures as it moves through the French Quarter en route to Jackson Square for opening ceremonies. The following streets along the route will be closed:
- Bourbon Street from the 200 block (Iberville Street) to St. Ann Street
- St. Ann Street from Bourbon Street to Chartres Street
- Chartres Street from St. Ann Street to Jackson Square
At noon, police will expand closures, restricting access beyond checkpoints to residents, businesses and hotel…..