More than 20 stages, 300 local music acts and 70 food vendors are all part of what makes French Quarter Fest a New Orleans tradition for the past 42 years.
“We want the recognizable traditions to continue, but also incorporate new opportunities when we can,” said Emily Madero, CEO of French Quarter Festivals Inc.
There are some new additions this year, like a re-enactment of Lafayette’s speech from 200 years ago in Jackson Square. Plus, the Steamboat Natchez is celebrating its 50th anniversary. So, folks are invited to a special Jazz Brunch on Saturday.
The Steamboat Natchez will also host S.T.E.M. Zone, which will provide educational activities for kids throughout the weekend.
“Teaching kids science, technology, engineering and math that are all hand-on with a nautical theme,” she said.
Speaking of technology, French Quarter Fest is making changes by going completely cashless this year.
“We’ve seen so many festivals do this over the years. You can imagine producing a network, a point of sales system that would work hasn’t been possible until this year. We will have an option for people who have cash. They can go to a cash exchange station in the Jax lot to get an RFID card that’s pre-loaded. Come prepared to tap and swipe. We hope it makes it easy for everyone involved,” Madero said.
French Quarter Fest begins on Thursday and lasts through Sunday.
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