Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, and Now… Les Bon Temps Rouler

The Big Easy Just Got a Little Easier to Love.

New Orleans doesn’t need an excuse to throw a party—but we’ll take one anyway. From the toe-tapping rhythms of Jazz Fest to the street-strolling melodies of French Quarter Fest, the Crescent City’s calendar is already bursting at the brass seams. But now, there’s a new name marching into town and claiming its rightful spot in the springtime celebration lineup:

INTRODUCING...

🎭 Krewe of Les Bon Temps Rouler 🎭

That’s right, y’all—laissez les bon temps rouler isn’t just something we say anymore. It’s something we roll with.

Wait, Another Parade? Yes, But Hear Us Out…

We’re not your average Mardi Gras krewe. We’re the after-party to Mardi Gras, the encore between the festivals, the glitter in your crawfish boil. Every April, right in that magical little window between French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest, we roll through the French Quarter with all the flair, flavor, and funk this city is famous for.

Costumes?

Absolutely.

Throws?

We’re armed and fabulous.

Marching bands?

You’ll feel it in your soul.

Themes?

Oh honey, we go full New Orleans.

From street performers and dancing divas to brass bands and beads with personality, Les Bon Temps Rouler is the lovechild of New Orleans culture and a whole lotta springtime sass.

It’s Not Mardi Gras… It’s Mardi Extra

While Mardi Gras might have the spotlight, Les Bon Temps Rouler keeps the lights on. We’re serving up a seasonal slice of Carnival energy—without the February frostbite. Our parade celebrates everything we adore about this city:🎺 music🎨 art🍤 cuisine💃 dancing🦞 and whatever else crawled out of the swamp wearing sequins.

You never know what you’ll see—except that it’ll be unforgettable.

Join the Krewe, Catch the Vibe

Whether you're a local looking for a new tradition or a festival hopper trying to extend your stay, Les Bon Temps Rouler is your chance to keep the good times going. We’re welcoming members, volunteers, sponsors, and second-line spirit animals of all stripes.

This isn’t just a parade. It’s a movement. A mood. A march of mischief and magic that only New Orleans could pull off.

So mark your calendars. Shine your shoes. Press your wig.

Because when the Jazz Fest ends and the Quarter quiets down, we roll in. And trust us…

Les Bon Temps are just getting started.