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- Country: United States
- State: Louisiana
- Mayor: Ray Nagin
- Parish: Orleans Parish
- Population: about 310000 March 2009
- Founded: 1718
- Time zone: CST
- Nicknames: NOLA, The Big Easy, The Crescent City, America's Most Interesting City
- Notable: Jazz originated in New Orleans
- City Flower: The Oleander
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New Orleans is the leading city in the state of Louisiana. It is known for its multicultural heritage with English, French, Cajun and Creole cultures, cuisine, architecture and music including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the French Quarter Festival, and the Satchmo Summerfest.
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Hurricane Katrina
In late August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana and Mississippi. The storm surge caused the break of the levees in more than 50 places, causing severe flooding in over 80% of the city including the metro area. Over 1,800 people lost their lives due to the flooding. This hurricane remains the costliest and one of the five most deadly hurricanes to hit the United States. The city remains in recovery.Mardi Gras
"Laissez les bons temps rouler", or "let the good times roll" celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Carnival season begins on January 6 each year, and the people celebrate with parades, masquerade balls, and king cake. The larger parades run along St. Charles Avenue and Canal Street. The most enthusiastic day of celebration is on Mardi Gras itself (in English Fat Tuesday), the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.Mahalo Suggests
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New Orleans Questions
What percentage biodiesel do the New Orleans buses use, and where do they get it? 1 AnswerThe buses in New orleans are using a B5 blend. The B5 blend will take 5% of the diesel and replace it with the biodeisel. August of last year, New Orleans had ... read more
Any recommendations for tours and dining in New Orleans? 1 AnswerTours: New Orleans Ghost tour www.hauntedhistorytours.com 504-861-2727 New Orleans Spirit Tours www.neworleanstours.net 504-314-0806 New Orleans Stea... read more
What's special about Frenchman Street in New Orleans? 3 AnswersFrenchmen Street in NOLA is in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood, conveniently located very close to the French Quarter. Here, you can enjoy the inherent music ... read more
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RT @espn Death of New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees' mother ruled suicide...damn yo r.i.p
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In New Orleans. Had a nice visit with Ethan Frizzell and got a chance to see some of the great work of the Salvation Army.
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RT @espn: Death of New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees' mother ruled suicide - http://tinyurl.com/yj4pjqe <-- oh ish!!! Damn!
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wow RT @espn: Death of New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees' mother ruled suicide - http://tinyurl.com/yj4pjqe
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al.com >> Reggie Bush questionable for Tampa Bay-Saints game: NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Sa.. http://bit.ly/08FXnj5 #SEC
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