French Quarter Music Festival

Let’s go to New Orleans for their very own “French Quarter Music Festival”. Join the locals enjoying over 200 jazz bands, lots of good Cajun foods and dancing.
Enjoy Dinner Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natche

The French Quarter Festival is a free three-day party in the French Quarter in April. It's the biggest free music festival in the South and there's always great music and great food in a historic setting. There's music in the streets, on the banks of the Mississippi River, an area for kids on the Riverfront next to the Aquarium of the Americas, and the largest jazz brunch in the world with several venues for food. It was the local's best kept secret, but the word is out and many people from all over the world come to enjoy the festival with us. There are several areas for food. Jackson Square is lined with food booths from everything from crawfish pasta to alligator sausage. There's also a line of food booths in Woldenberg Park. At the other end of the French Quarter near the Old U.S. Mint there's even more food. Ten stages are set up in Woldenberg Park, on Royal and Bourbon Street and at the old mint at the edge of the French Quarter. Music ranges from country to Zydeco to Classic to Jazz.

Reservations - When making a reservation please include the full names of parties travelling, type of room desired, specifying single, double, triple or quad. Your room rate will vary in accordance with the type of room selection. Old Dominion Tours will not be responsible for additional expenses incurred as a result of cancellation of any or all roommates.

Cancellations, Transfers and Refunds –A full refund will be given to anyone who has a death or hospitalization of an immediate family member. If a request for cancellation, transfer or refund is received 30 days or more prior to departure, there will be no fees assessed. An exception to this rule applies when some air & cruise packages may change. If so, the policy will apply at time of booking. A cancellation notice of less than 30 days prior to departure will be credited for any monies paid that ODT can recoup from the suppliers. All theatre tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. Cancellation Insurance is available and advisable for tours of more than one day. Parties who fail to show up at time of departure may not claim a refund.

Deposits - A deposit is required per person at time of booking for all show tickets, one-day tours shall be paid in full when reservations are made. Balance of overnight tours is due in full 30 or more days before departure. Subject to destinations, air & cruise packages may vary and will be subject to change.***Due to the economy ODT is taking payments on all trips.***

Tour Inclusions - All items included in the Tour Itineraries of chosen tour will be clearly stated in writing and detailed as to inclusions. Gratuities for Drivers, Tour Escorts and Local Guides are not included and shall be at the discretion of the individual passenger, relative to the services rendered. We suggest a gratuity of $2.00 per person per day for Driver & Tour Escort.

Luggage - One piece of luggage per person, PLEASE! Carry-on luggage that can be stored overhead or under the seat is permissible but it is the responsibility of the individual. Additional pieces of luggage will be assessed a minimum of $6.00 per hotel. Exceptions will be made for cruises and tours of 15 days or more. Damage incurred while in the custody of an airline, cruise line, hotel or Motorcoach cannot be the responsibility of Old Dominion Tours. Baggage Insurance may be purchased with Travel Insurance, available at time of booking.

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