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Music, arts, fine dining and having a wonderful time are all part of the spirit of the city of New Orleans. The festivals, which range from culinary competitions through to theatre, literary and film as well as multicultural festivals, have all helped to bring back the very traditional culture of the city.
Immediately after Hurricane Katrina many of the festivals continued, however they relocated to other areas of the country. Some only went as far as Baton Rouge or Houston while others sought out completely new cities and venues. The good news is that most of the traditional New Orleans festivals, including the internationally known Mardi Gras, are all back in their native city and doing very well. In 2010 Mardi Gras alone attracted 1.2 to 1.5 million visitors and residence according to City Hall estimates. In addition the occupancy rate for the full five days of the festival was consistent at about 90%, which exceeds number for pre-Katrina festivals.
New Orleans post Katrina really has made significant strides to provide guests with everything they could imagine and more. Outdoor festivals are now happening in most venues year round and internationally and nationally known singers, groups and actors have made an effort to work and be seen in New Orleans, helping to add to the cultural draw of this historic city.