Every August, thousands of runners, walkers, and revelers pull on their finest red dresses for one of New Orleans' most beloved and delightfully absurd traditions: the Red Dress Run. If you're planning to join the fun in 2026, here's everything you need to know for the celebration.

The Mississippi River will play host to an impressive flotilla of ships from all across the globe. You can find the vessels gracing the riverfront from the Bywater up to the Crescent Connection twin bridges. The beauty of New Orleans is that nearly all of the waterfront is accessible by foot and just a short distance from most major hotels, attractions, restaurants, and more–making it easier than ever to experience everything New Orleans has to offer during this historic, milestone event.

This Sunday, April 5, 2026, is about to be one of the great Easter Sundays this city has seen in years. If you're in New Orleans for the weekend and you don't know what's happening, you're about to find out. And if you're still looking for a place to stay on Canal Street two blocks from the action — we might know a spot. Here's your complete guide to Easter Sunday in the French Quarter.

New Orleans has completed one of the most significant short-term rental enforcement actions in U.S. tourism history, with over 1,000 unlicensed Airbnb properties removed from the platform in August 2025. This regulatory crackdown has fundamentally altered the city's accommodation landscape, affecting thousands of planned visits while creating new opportunities for traditional hospitality providers.