Our company picked a great weekend to visit because not only were we able to go to a crawfish boil, but the French Quarter Festival was going on in New Orleans. We headed down Sunday to check it out.

This is a free event featuring local music and foods throughout the French Quarter.  We walked along the river and then picked up a carriage ride at Jackson Square.

Grammy on the Moonwalk

Self-portrait on the carriage

Preston, Phyllis and Grammy

Shot from the carriage

Royal Street stage

We walked the quarter after that and then headed to the kid's stage which was by the French Market.  This included a stop for pralines along the way, of course!

Unfortunately, Kyla was not very interested in the entertainment.  It was crowded, and she really just wanted a balloon animal.  We hunted one out by the river and then made our way home.  The clown made her a dog, complete with leash, and she was very happy with it.

Everyone on Bourbon Street

Post-balloon bliss

Sacked out on the ride home