Carnival season has arrived at HNOC! Come to the annual Carnival Season Kickoff Party at The Shop on Jan. 10 (1-3 p.m.). Don your finest purple, green and gold and kick off the Carnival season with live music, entertainment from the Merry Antoinettes and king cake. Visit during Carnival season for a rotating selection of king cakes from local bakeries.
Pop in any Wednesday or Saturday at 12:30 p.m. starting this week for a free pop-up talk by HNOC’s resident Carnival expert. Learn about the history and challenges brought by the most iconic symbol of Mardi Gras – beads!
– Historic New Orleans Collection