Plan to spend the full day at Jazz Fest and check out ample food vendors, crafts presentations, and, of course, music. Be sure to make room for a little downtime. Jazz Fest offers three different marketplaces full of artisans from near and far. The Congo Square African Marketplace celebrates the roots of the cultures that shaped jazz and other New Orleans music.
The most inexpensive way to purchase Jazz Fest tickets has been to pay in cash at the Superdome Box Office, and you can get detailed ticketing info from the Jazz Fest website. But the weather can be quite changeable, and it makes sense to plan accordingly. At this season, average daytime temperatures hover in the low 80s, but don't be surprised if a sudden cold front makes you long for a sweater.
Late spring can be a rainy time, too, so plan to pack light ponchos, umbrellas and footgear that holds up in mud and puddles. The Fest brought out a lot of stylish rain boots. Wacky headgear is a tradition at Jazz Fest, where shade can be hard to find. See the Jazz Fest website for full details on those. The festival is popular, so making early reservations for travel and hotels is recommended. For travelers or those playing host to the same, our dining staff has compiled its list of Critics' Picks for top area restaurants to try.
On the Fair Grounds, the staff also rounded up its 10 favorite po-boys in , plus the 16 essential dishes first-timers should try at Jazz Fest and where to find the best ones in the entire festival. DRINK: If you're looking for a drink to cap off a day at the fest, we've got a list of 15 bars within easy walking or biking distance. Handicapped-accessible parking is limited, but available, at the Gentilly Boulevard lot.
A handicap license plate or placard, or other state-issued identification, is required. However, a festival as famous and influential as the New Orleans Jazz Fest requires a first class, modern, and stylish transportation system which Uber and public transportation cannot offer.
Opting for a local limousine service or New Orleans limo shuttle will ensure you and your friends arrive on time, in style to the big event. Unlike Uber, limousine companies have professional drivers who are trained and well compensated for giving you that unforgettable experience.
Also, limousines in New Orleans comes with comfort and other extras you may not enjoy with other transport services. Just ensure you make an inquiry and reserve Jazz Fest transportation in time because limos are in high demand during these weekends. Lastly, to avoid inconveniences with security, stick to the rules and do not carry items such as canopies, skateboards, pole-style umbrellas, and video or audio recording equipment.
That can be arranged as well. Just choose from a range of VIP packages, which include perks like reserved parking, hospitality lounges, re-entry privileges, special restroom access and more. Prices vary. Get ticket information.
Get the Jazz Festival map. For even easier transportation, opt for a Jazz Fest Express shuttle ticket, which will take you inside the gates and directly to the festival.
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