Bayou Bacchanal

Bayou Bacchanal is the official Caribbean Carnival of New Orleans. This vibrant festival is one of the most unique and energizing parties of the city, which is an event that encourages everyone to participate with dance, singing and costumes.

The non-profit organization, Caribbean Carnival / Friends of Culture, hosts the carnival yearly in New Orleans every first Saturday of November that brings the city to life with amazing costumes, steel band beats, Soca music and authentic Caribbean cuisine.Bayou Bacchanal brings its party to the streets of downtown New Orleans startingwith a parade at Harrah's casino, continues down Poydras, and then takes the partyto Lafayette Square for more entertainment.



Bayou Bacchanal is a great way to enjoy the city and enjoy yourself. Bring your friends or the family! We are waiting to shake the streets with you. The festival is growing into an amazingevent which is credited to sharing the Caribbean culture with New Orleans since 2001. We hope you will find everything you need to have a successful trip on our site. Please contact us for any reason. We are waiting to hear from you!