French Quarter hosts Krewe of BOO on 24 October
Published on 09/27/2026 at 17:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The French Quarter (Vieux Carré) in New Orleans will host the free Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade on 24 October 2026. The public parade begins at 6.30pm and travels through the historic district towards the Warehouse District.
Krewe of BOO brings a public parade on 24 October
The organiser describes Krewe of BOO as a Halloween-themed, Mardi Gras-style parade. Its official programme lists Saturday, 24 October 2026, with the parade rolling at 6.30pm and public viewing along the route.
The event is free and open to the public, while costumes are encouraged. The parade features floats, marching bands, dance groups and walking krewes, with the route passing through the French Quarter before continuing west towards the Warehouse District. The official parade programme identifies the district as part of the event itself.
French Quarter streets connect the parade with Creole history
The district lies in downtown New Orleans beside the Mississippi River. The National Park Service describes it as the Vieux Carré, the original city laid out by the French military, with narrow streets and buildings carrying Creole, French, Spanish and later American influences.
Adrien de Pauger laid out the street grid in 1722. The area is roughly bounded by Canal Street, Rampart Street, Esplanade Avenue and the Mississippi River, and the National Park Service identifies the French Quarter Visitor Center at 419 Decatur Street. These historic streets give the 24 October parade a route through the earliest urban core of New Orleans rather than a detached festival ground. Further historical context is provided by the National Park Service history.
From Jackson Square towards the Warehouse District
The organiser lists a route through the French Quarter to the Warehouse District. The published sequence assembles near Elysian Fields Avenue, follows North Peters Street to Decatur Street, passes Jackson Square, then continues towards Canal Street and the Warehouse District.
That route places the parade beside several recognisable Quarter landmarks, including Jackson Square and the riverfront streets. It also links the district's colonial street plan with a contemporary New Orleans public celebration, making the place itself part of the programme rather than simply a backdrop.
Visiting French Quarter: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade takes place on 24 October 2026, beginning at 6.30pm and travelling through the French Quarter towards the Warehouse District.
- Public viewing is open and admission is free. The organiser says the parade is family-friendly, while costumes are encouraged.
- The district is in downtown New Orleans beside the Mississippi River. The route includes Elysian Fields Avenue, North Peters Street, Decatur Street, Jackson Square and Canal Street.
- The historic area is best understood as a walking district, with narrow streets, crowded buildings and balconies overhanging pavements. The National Park Service notes that the French Quarter lies barely above sea level.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about French Quarter
When does Krewe of BOO take place at the French Quarter?
The parade takes place on 24 October 2026 and begins at 6.30pm. It travels through the French Quarter towards the Warehouse District.
Where is the French Quarter and how do you get there?
The district is in downtown New Orleans beside the Mississippi River. Its recognised boundaries include Canal Street, Rampart Street, Esplanade Avenue and the river.
What is the French Quarter?
It is the historic district also known as the Vieux Carré and the original city laid out by the French military. The National Park Service identifies its street grid as dating from 1722.
