Discover the French Market District!
Established in 1791, the French Market District is a shopping destination, a cultural center, and a historical landmark. Encompassing some of New Orleans’ most iconic sights the District encompasses the shops and residences of the Upper Pontalba Building, Washington Artillery Park, the shops of the Colonnade, the open-air Farmers and Flea Markets in the French Quarter and Crescent Park along the Mississippi River in the Marigny and Bywater neighborhoods. Through arts and fitness programming, cultural celebrations and annual festivals the French Market shares New Orleans’ culture and history with locals and visitors alike.
Programming
- Crescent City Farmers Market / October through July
- Tuesday Jazz Piano Hour at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
- First Friday Concert Series with Johnette Downing at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
- Victory Belles Summer Concert
- A Taste of the Opera in partnership with the New Orleans Opera Association
- Move Ya Brass Fitness in Crescent Park
o Hip Hop Ya Brass / Bounce Ya Brass
o Twerk Ya Brass
o Stretch Ya Brass
Celebrations & Festivals
- Mardi Gras Mask Market / February
- St. Joseph’s Day Celebration / March
- Creole Tomato Festival / June
- 4th Fest in Crescent Park / July
- Bastille Day NOLA / July
- Boo Carre Halloween Haunt / October
- St. Nick Celebration / December