While 'festival season' in New Orleans is considered to end on the last day of Jazz Fest, one of our favorite festivals happens just two weeks later - Bayou Boogaloo!
Bayou Boogaloo takes place on Bayou St. John and features three music stages, local food, and art vendors. While most people watch from the banks of the Bayou, you can watch on the Bayou itself - you'll see kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, floaties, and even makeshift barges. If you don't have access to a kayak, we recommend watching on the bank!
Bayou Boogaloo is a laid back and easy festival - you can either spend the entire weekend there or just a couple hours. Unlike Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest, it's much more oriented for locals and it's a great way to explore this part of the city.
All of our homes are within a 10 minute Uber ride from the festival and our Mid-City homes are just a 3 minute drive away.
Bayou Boogaloo 2024 takes place during the weekend of May 17-19th, 2024, beginning at 5 pm (doors at 4:30 pm) on Friday and 11 am on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, check out their website: thebayouboogaloo.com
Here’s where we would stay for the perfect Bayou Boogaloo weekend:
The Bird of Paradise
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The Swamp House
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