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Just like New Orleans' other festivals, Greek Fest shows the world how it's done
Just when you think the party's over in new Orleans, you realize there's a lot more fun to go. What a great 2012 for new Orleans so far. Back in early January, the city and Superdome hosted college football's national championship game. A few weeks...
Tags: College Sports, Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture, Festive Events, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
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Frances' Bakery
NOLA MarketplaceWith a history of over 100 years of Fine Family Baking, Frances’ Bakery can send the party to you if you can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras!Famous for their wonderful filled King Cakes, Frances’ also offers a variety of great...Tags: Breads
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St. Margaret's & St. Luke's
NOLA MarketplaceSince 1931, St. Margaret's and St. Luke's are faith-based, non-profit facilities that offer affordable, quality nursing care delivered with compassion and personal attention to your fragile loved ones. Both facilities use a select group of doctors,...Tags: Medical Specialization, Health and Medical Professionals, Nursing, Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Huey P Long Bridge complete closure scheduled for May 19 & 20
Week of April 30 2012 through Sunday 06 May 2012 Special Notice HPL Main Bridge – A complete bridge closure is scheduled for Saturday 19 May 2012 at 12:00 A.M. through Monday 20 May 2012 at 12:00 A.M. (48 hours). This closure will be used to...
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Organizers Hope Car Auction Will Become Next Big Thing In New Orleans
ABC26 NewsThis is the second year for the Vicari Auction company's New Orleans Classic Auto Festival. It runs April 20-21 at the Mardi Gras World on the east bank. This year, the auction will include twice as many cars as last, and organizers hope next year the...Tags: Television Industry, Auction Service, Satellite and Cable Service, Passenger Cars
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Kenny Lopez
Kenny Lopez brings almost 10 years of experience to WGNO News.
He got his first taste of the TV News Biz while interning for ABC's"Good Morning America." Soon after he landed a job as a News Assistant and Field Producer for WNYW FOX 5 News in The Big...Tags: Journalism, Fox Broadcasting Company, Brownsville, Craigslist, Inc., Good Morning America (tv program)
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New Orleans Is Oscar Gold
WGNO NEWSWhen it comes to movie making...New Orleans is Oscar gold. The Crescent City is rich in it's Oscar history. Many movies filmed in New Orleans in the past have been nominated and taken home Oscars. Henry Griffin with the University of New Orleans' Film...Tags: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (movie), Oliver Stone, Entertainment Events, Ray Charles, Ray (movie)
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Future Of Rivertown As Mardi Gras Museum Closes
WGNO NewsIf you take a drive to Rivertown in Kenner many of attractions there are long one. Vanessa Bolano shows us what's in store for the area. For months the Mardi Gras museum in Rivertown has been closed, but now there's a flurry of activity inside. The...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure, Auction Service, Museums, Arts and Culture
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Family Time At Mardi Gras Parade For Former Saints Player Steve Gleason
WGNO NEWSThe sun finally came out and on Sunday the Krewe of Iris, Krewe of Okeanos, and Krewe of Mid-City, Krewe of NOMTOC, and Krewe of Thoth rolled. Former Saints Player, Steve Gleason and his family never miss Thoth. Their spot to watch the parade every...Tags: Steve Gleason, Arts and Culture, Festive Events
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King Cake Baby Exposed
WGNO NewsKing Cake Babies are getting a makeover and showing up in more than just a slice of King Cake. It's all thanks to a woman who calls herself "King Cake Baby." Vanessa Bolano has the story. These inch tall plastic babies have become synonymous with Mardi... -
There's no bad reason to like Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras means a lot to so many different New Orleanians.
To some, it means a holiday from work or school. To go out on the parade route and catch some throws, see old friends, and enjoy some good New Orleans food. To others it might mean riding in a...Tags: Lent, Arts and Culture, Festive Events
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Meet Rex: the King of Carnival & his Queen, Hardy Fowler & Ella Bright
WGNO NewsOne of the most guarded Carnival secrets is the identity of Rex and his queen. Rex has reigned as King of the Carnival since 1872. Jocelyn Lockwood introduces us to the King and Queen of Carnival.Tags: Entertainment Events, Circuses, Arts and Culture, Festive Events
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