77th ANNUAL SPRING FIESTA AND HISTORIC HOME TOURS

Homes not usually open to the public will be part of this year's tours. Experience the grandeur of the past as you walk through these Lower Garden District and French Quarter treasures.

It's a time when New Orleans...

Opens its heart and homes to visitors from all over the world.

Invites the exploration of its many fine homes, enchanting courtyards, and elegant gardens during its azalea-filled spring.

Displays its history, charm, and uniqueness through wonderful presentations and events.

The highlight of the Spring Festival is a daylong series of events designed to entertain, educate, and allow all to revel in the cultural heritage that is uniquely New Orleans. The festival includes a parade of horse-drawn carriages through the French Quarter and the presentation of the Spring Fiesta Queen and her court at Jackson Square. Tours of private homes, gardens and courtyards complete the remainder of the actvities.

A leader in cultural tourism since 1937, the New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association is a non-profit organization with a simple mission:

"To preserve and share the cultural heritage of New Orleans, to promote the preservation of the region's history and historic architecture, and to educate others regarding the importance of that history."

Since our humble beginnings so many years ago, Spring Fiesta has continued to be committed to promoting the beauty and heritage of the Crescent City. The Spring Fiesta Festival, our largest annual event, has grown into a major cultural event focusing on the historical and architectural delights of the city.

The New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association maintains headquarters in a beautiful 19th century townhouse located at 826 St. Ann Street in the historic Vieux Carre. This townhouse, built prior to 1844 as a Creole Cottage, was remodeled in 1851 when the second floor was added along with the present Greek Revival adornments. This beautiful house boasts of a lovely courtyard fountain, garconniere, large double-parlors, and an elegant dining room. A wonderful spiral staircase leads upstairs to a library and three bedrooms.

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