New Orleans Official Visitors Guide 2008/2009 - (Page 27) Mardi Gras/Carnival Season (1/6–2/24, 2009) Over 150 Years of Carnival! More than just Fat Tuesday, Carnival is a season that starts on the Twelfth Night of Christmas and moves forward with king cake parties, masked balls, fêtes, soirées, free-floating revelry and unabashed joie de vivre. Join us! Earth Fest at Audubon Zoo (3/21–22, 2009) A fun-filled and educational event for the whole family. Recycling, conservation, anti-pollution, coastal erosion and health issues are featured at the Zoo. Play the Earth Quest Game for a fun prize. Subject to change. 866-ITS-A-ZOO. auduboninstitute.org French Quarter Festival (4/17–19, 2009) This neighborhood party began as a festival for locals and has grown to attract visitors from all over the world. It’s now the largest free music festival in the South. Kids’ activities, home tours and other festivities fill the weekend with fun! fqfi.org continued on page 28 V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E AT W W W. N E W O R L E A N S I N F O. C O M http://WWW.NEWORLEANSINFO.COM
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