For the Halloween Season, The Haunted Mortuary is transformed into The Mortuary Haunted House. The entire property is themed in this manner at that time. Tours and Ghost Hunting are still allowed during this time, but is scheduled around the Haunted House activities. All special effects, equipment, and lighting associated with the haunted attraction will be off for these tours and ghost hunting to ensure no interference with your activities. This makes for a very fun but quite scary environment.
September: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
October:1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21-31 Generally doors open at 7pm until 11pm or after the last victim that has purchased a ticket has gone through.
This Grand Victorian Mansion that sits at 4800 Canal Street, with its awe-inspiring colonnaded portico, holds a special place in the hearts of many in old New Orleans. Surrounded by the famed “Cities of the Dead,” people from near and far journeyed to this breathtaking building to pay their last respects to dear departed loved ones. The historic property at the end of the Canal Street Cemeteries streetcar line has had an interesting life, and in many ways, the property at 4800 Canal still has its own stories to tell. (Read more History)
Legend
Over 100 years ago, Ravencroft, a twisted mortician was trying to embalm his latest clients and realizes the body is in the process of transforming into a vampire. He experiments with the body, removing the life rejuvenating fluids. He transfuses the fluids with various living and dead matter creatinf many forms of undead creatures. (Read more of the legend)
New Orleans, rich in it's tradition and history,
will provide you with a wealth of entertainment,
culture, history, food,and much more. While planning
your trip to New Orleans, we hope that you are able
to find a few items here at travelnola.com to make
your experience pleasurable, as well as economical
in New Orleans.
NEW
ORLEANS MARDI GRAS
New Orleans….the mere mention of the name conjures
up pictures of floats, maskers, beads, doubloons
and the pure joy of Mardi Gras. From the family
atmosphere of St. Charles and Napoleon Avenues,
to the party feel of the downtown and French Quarter
areas, there is a place to parade watch for everyone
of every age and size. The celebration that is Mardi
Gras is deeply rooted in the French tradition of
New Orleans. Begun as a "New World" carryover
from the pre-Lenten Parisian Mardi Gras, the New
Orleans festivities evolved from private balls to
foot parades to float parades (started in the mid
1800s) to the extravaganzas of today. The organizations
that provide the Mardi Gras parades and balls are
called "krewes". All do so at their own
expense, thus providing what has many times been
called the "Greatest Free Show on Earth".
The Mardi Gras celebration begins on January 6 (Feast
of the Epiphany also known as Kings Day) and continues
through Mardi Gras Day (the day before Ash Wednesday).
The traditional "king cake" is associated
with and eaten during the entire Mardi Gras season.
Also during this time, most carnival krewes have
their balls or supper dances. Formal parades in
New Orleans and the surrounding parishes begin about
two weeks before Mardi Gras Day. The festivities
reach a crescendo on the weekend before Mardi Gras
Day and that level continues through Fat Tuesday.
Houses, lampposts, people, and even horses are dressed
in the colors ofMardi Gras-purple, green and gold.
New Orleans for a brief time each year is transformed
into a place where the everyday world is cast aside.
Beads, doubloons, cups, and numerous other krewe
throws are tossed to thousands of happy parade goers
shouting,
"Throw me something, mister. "
Laissez les bon temps rouler.
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ &
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Jazz & Heritage Festival has been a growing
event each year. Setting record crowds the past
few years. This two weekend festival has drawn the
likes of many top entertainers, such as Paul Simon,Santana,
B.B. King, and many more. This event always seems
to out do itself every year. The festival always
falls on the last weekend in April and the first
weekend in May. It may be springtime, but do not
count on all to comfortable temperatures. While
average highs are only in the lower 80's, the combination
between the large crowds and the lack of shade make
for a surprisingly hot time. Another great thing
about this festival is it gives you an opportuinity
to sample just about every local cuisine you can
think of. (Tip: Get your Crawfish Bread & Crawfish
Monica early in the day. You don't want to waste
time standing in line for these great items, when
you could be out dancing to great artist). Remember
to bring comfortable clothes and shoes and sunscreen
and hat to enjoy the festival to its fullest.
Happy Jazz Fest!!!!
DID YOU KNOW
Louisiana was named in honor of French King Louis
XIV. President Thomas Jefferson negotiated with
Napoleon for the territory, and took control with
the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. The state was admitted
to the Union as the 18th state on April 30, 1812
