Halloween in New Orleans
Happy Halloween, y'all! In New Orleans, Halloween isn't just a day, it's a season. Houses are decorated almost even more than they are at Christmastime, and people dress up throughout the whole month. (Though in New Orleans, anytime is a good time to wear a costume. I once crossed paths with a Ghost Buster in the middle of the summer.)
One of my favorite decorated houses is on Magazine Street. With a light show and singing skeletons, this beautiful house at the edge of the Irish Channel becomes the Ghost Manor.
On October 20th this year, Krew of Boo rolled through the French Quarter with spooky floats and riders tossing candy, cups and beads. I wanted to watch the parade from the balcony of the Crescent City Brewery, but there was no such luck. Too many people had that idea first. Giselle and I went down to the street and found a good spot.
Another Halloween favorite is the Mortuary. It's creepy. Go prepared to be scared.
Last Friday, October 26th, I found a Halloween party in the Warehouse District. Eyes Wide Shut was held at the Metropolitan a club located in Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins Blvd). The venue itself was amazing. The first room was a big dance hall, which after a few hours filled up with people. The second room was smaller and had a few different levels. Giselle and I chose a place on a low balcony that overlooked a smaller dance hall, tables and leather couches. Typical of the Warehouse District, the walls were made of brick. Though I did not care so much for the music--rap--it was fun to watch people dancing in creative costumes.
With Halloween falling mid-week again, it was fun to be able to do things on the weekends to celebrate. If you do go out on Halloween night, happy haunting!
One of my favorite decorated houses is on Magazine Street. With a light show and singing skeletons, this beautiful house at the edge of the Irish Channel becomes the Ghost Manor.
On October 20th this year, Krew of Boo rolled through the French Quarter with spooky floats and riders tossing candy, cups and beads. I wanted to watch the parade from the balcony of the Crescent City Brewery, but there was no such luck. Too many people had that idea first. Giselle and I went down to the street and found a good spot.
Another Halloween favorite is the Mortuary. It's creepy. Go prepared to be scared.
Last Friday, October 26th, I found a Halloween party in the Warehouse District. Eyes Wide Shut was held at the Metropolitan a club located in Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins Blvd). The venue itself was amazing. The first room was a big dance hall, which after a few hours filled up with people. The second room was smaller and had a few different levels. Giselle and I chose a place on a low balcony that overlooked a smaller dance hall, tables and leather couches. Typical of the Warehouse District, the walls were made of brick. Though I did not care so much for the music--rap--it was fun to watch people dancing in creative costumes.
With Halloween falling mid-week again, it was fun to be able to do things on the weekends to celebrate. If you do go out on Halloween night, happy haunting!
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