French Quarter Festival
Date: April 21-23, 2006
13 stages (there will be no stages or booths at the U.S. Mint this year)
40+ food booths
Satchmo Summer Festival
Date: August 3-6, 2006
Christmas New Orleans Style
December 2006
For Immediate Release:
Contact Kathleen Alter
at 504-522-5730.
French Quarter Festival is a Geaux!
New Orleans, January 2006 - The 23rd Annual French Quarter Festival, April 21 – 23, 2006 will take place as scheduled. This free community event employs over 100 musicians and provides an estimated economic impact of $75 million for the city during the three days of activities. “We are committed to play our part in New Orleans recovery” said Jon Stern, FQFI Board President. “French Quarter Festival not only provides jobs for musicians but also is a big draw for tourists who are an economic must for New Orleans. But the best part is we put smiles on thousands of peoples’ faces.” French Quarter Festival provides many opportunities for families locally, as well as nationally, to come down and have fun in the Quarter. There will be over 10 music stages, the World’s Largest Jazz Brunch, children’s activities, an art show and much more for all ages to enjoy. In 2006 French Quarter Festival will have locations set up for donations to benefit a local musicians’ fund (to be named later) and provide opportunities for other non-profits to gain exposure. “Local musicians are our lifeline, they make our Festival possible. It is a great opportunity for us to help them out as much as we can.” said Kathleen Alter, the new French Quarter Festival CEO.
FQFI would like to dedicate this year’s French Quarter Festival to all New Orleanians whom we lost due to Hurricane Katrina, as well as those who survived and will play a vital role in bringing back our wonderful city.
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information on either, please call the Festival office at 522-5730 or email at feedback@fqfi.org.
