The Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival, sounds like an unusual combination doesn't it? This one-of-a-kind festival is held in honor of the men and women who work tirelessly in the petroleum and shrimping industries, keeping the local economy alive and thriving. Join the celebration for live music, great food and plenty of fun.
Feast on contemporary French cuisine at Restaurant August in the Central Business District of New Orleans. The restaurant offers an elegant environment and a two-story wine room, stocked with wines from France, Italy and the United States. Restaurant August provides a luxurious, romantic getaway for you and your date.
Visit the birthplace of the Hurricane cocktail and the number one alcohol-distributing establishment in the United States at Pat O'Brien's New Orleans. The bar has been a Crescent City institution since 1933 and continues to be one of the most visited attractions in the French Quarter. Be sure to check out the "dueling" pianos while you're sipping on that Hurricane.