As the temperatures start to take a very southern slow cool down, the area starts to heat up with festivities through out the area.
September Events in and around New Orleans
* September 1-6 Southern Decadence The premier gay and lesbian event of the year, known as the Gay Mardi Gras, costumes are out of this world.
* September 3, 4 and 5th Ain't That Super! Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts will host this play surrounding the events leading to the Saints Superbowl victory. With Becky Allen at the helm, this play is surely one that will leave your gut aching from laughter.
* September 3 Budweiser Superfest at the New Orleans Arena
* September 8-26 "In the Next Room" (or "The Vibrator Play")at Southern Repertory Theater
* September 10-12th The New Orleans Seafood Festival at Fulton Street. - NO the oil spill will not stop this event. Come enjoy the flavors of New Orleans.
* September 10-12th Curious George at the New Orleans Arena
* Every Thursday starting September 15-Free concerts in Lafayette Square
* September 15-17 Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family at the New Orleans Arena
* Le Petit Theatre
* September 24th Hank Williams, Jr. at the New Orleans Arena
* September COOLinar - special lunch prices in some of New Orleans best restaurants
* September 29-October 27 Oktoberfest
* September 28- October 3 Broadway in New Orleans presents Cirque Dreams Illumination
* New Orleans Saints Home games are: September 9 (Thursday) MINNESOTA VIKINGS 7:30 pm NBC and Sept. 26 ATLANTA FALCONS 12:00 pm FOX.
* Third Saturday of the month the Bywater art market
* Last Saturday of the month the New Orleans Art Market
St. Tammany Events:
* September 10-26 - "A Few Good Men" at Playmaker's Theatre Covington
* September 18-19 - Louisiana Gator Fest - music, live gators & culinary favorites including a gator cook-off.
* September 29 - October 3 - Parish Fair - fun for all ages
* September 26, October 10 & 24 - Slidell Bayou Jam Concert series in the park
* Every Saturday - Community Farmers markets -Slidell, Mandeville, Covington & Folsom