Holidays Observed

Halloween

Location

29.9509° N

90.0758° W

Key Points / Halloween Connection

- Home of Voodoo and Vampires, Haunted Cemeteries Haunted Houses and Haunted Streets with more ghost tours than you can count... and that's when it's not Halloween

Brief Bio

New Orleans at Halloween is a popular and festive destination known for its haunted reputation, elaborate Krewe of Boo! Halloween parade, exciting haunted houses, and a lively atmosphere of costumes and parties, especially in the French Quarter. Visitors can take ghost and voodoo tours or explore haunted cemeteries.

 

What to Expect

Haunted City Reputation: New Orleans has a strong connection to ghost stories, voodoo, and vampire legends, making it feel particularly spooky during the Halloween season. 

Krewe of Boo! Parade: This is the official Halloween parade, featuring full-size floats, marching bands, and creative decorations that showcase skeletons, ghosts, and other eerie figures. 

Haunted Houses and Tours: You can find thrill-filled haunted houses like The Mortuary and New Orleans Nightmare, as well as various ghost, voodoo, and cemetery tours. 

Costumes and Parties: The French Quarter becomes even more vibrant with larger-than-life costumes and a celebratory party atmosphere on Bourbon Street. 

 

Ghost or Voodoo Tour: Experience the city's haunted history firsthand. 

Haunted Cemeteries: Go on a cemetery bus tour or walking tour to explore the city's famous above-ground tombs. 

Haunted Houses: Visit one of the city's many haunted attractions for an extra thrill. 

Explore the French Quarter: See the decorations, join the street parties, and soak in the festive atmosphere