It’s Easter weekend, and there are many activities happening in the area for families to enjoy.
Crescent City Classic | April 4 @ 8 a.m. | City Park Festival Grounds
Thousands of runners will be coming to walk and run the 2026 LCMC Health Crescent City Classic.
The route will start at Caesars Superdome through downtown and the French Quarter, up Esplanade Avenue, and end at the finish line in City Park in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art.
41st Annual French Quarter Easter Parade | April 5 @ 11 a.m.
The 41st Annual French Quarter Easter Parade is happening Sunday at 11 a.m. in the French Quarter.
The parade honors the legacy of legendary Bourbon Street entertainer Chris Owens and will feature decorated floats and riders in elegant spring attire to celebrate Easter and the culture of New Orleans.
Due to the Jan. 1, 2025, Bourbon Street terrorist attack, the festivities will not be able to parade down Bourbon Street, and the route has been updated.
The parade will start at the corner of Royal Street and St. Louis Street, in front of the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel.
The parade will continue down St. Louis Street, turn right onto Burgundy Street, and continue before turning right onto St. Ann Street.
The route will then proceed to Bourbon Street, where the parade will turn left.
From Bourbon Street, the parade will turn right onto St. Philip Street, continuing to Decatur Street.
The procession will travel along Decatur Street to St. Louis Street, where it will turn right and conclude back at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel.
Easter Celebration Day | April 2-5 @10 a.m. | Audubon Zoo
The Audubon Zoo is celebrating Easter with many fun festivities, including an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, music, and more.
The Easter Celebration Day is from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Thursday, April 2, until Sunday, April 5.
Families will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny, color Easter coloring sheets, join the Bunny Dance, and join the Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt to win a festive prize.
Friday through Sunday, the Glo Worm Trio will give a live performance starting at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Capital One Stage.
More information on the celebration can be found on the Audubon website.
NOPD Sixth District Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 4 @ 11 a.m. | John P. Lyons Recreation Center
The New Orleans Police District will be hosting an Easter Egg hunt in the Park on Saturday.
The egg hunt will include free food, snowballs, face painting, games, NOPD mounted horses, and music.
More information can be found here.
Easter Eggstravaganza | Saturday, April 4 @ 10 a.m. | Covington Trailhead
The city of Covington will host the Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Covington Trailhead, located at 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, Louisiana.
The Easter event will feature many activities, including crafts, a petting zoo, an Easter egg hunt, and more.
More information on the event can be found here.
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