The Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade is a free parade that takes place on Magazine Street and St. Charles Avenue.

The parade features marchers and riders throwing green beads, doubloons, onions, potatoes, cabbage, and carrots and begins on the corner of Felicity and Magazine streets around 1 p.m.

Stroll through one of New Orleans’ most charming neighborhoods, filled with historic homes, tree-lined streets, and local cafés. Explore on your own or join a guided walking tour to learn about the area’s architecture and history.

For a classic Louisiana experience, take a swamp tour with Cajun Encounters. You’ll glide through the Honey Island Swamp on a guided boat ride, spotting alligators, wild boar, and egrets along the way. Tours depart about 40 minutes outside New Orleans, with hotel pickup available from downtown. It’s an unforgettable glimpse of the region’s wild side — perfect for anyone wanting to see more than the city streets.

Stretching six miles through Uptown and the Garden District, Magazine Street is packed with local boutiques, antique shops, cafés, and bars. It’s the perfect place to spend an afternoon wandering — grab coffee, browse a few stores, and stop for cocktails or oysters along the way.

Hop on the green streetcar right outside your hotel and take a scenic ride beneath the oaks. It’s one of the oldest continuously operating streetcars in the world and runs from downtown through the Garden District and Uptown. A ride costs $1.25 — use exact change or a Jazzy Pass app ticket.