Typical Balconied Building In The French Quarter Of New Orleans. New Orleans Is A Louisiana City On The Mississippi River, Near The Gulf Of Mexico. Nicknamed The `Big Easy,` It`s Known For Its Round-The-Clock Nightlife, Vibrant Live-Music Scene And Spicy, Singular Cuisine Reflecting Its History As A Melting Pot Of French, African And American Cultures. Embodying Its Festive Spirit Is Mardi Gras, The Late-Winter Carnival Famed For Raucous Costumed Parades And Street Parties.

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