The Trip

Our story has been split between cities for almost two years.
Now, for once, we’re all meeting in the same place — just one city and one celebration.

Some of you call New Orleans home. Others will be discovering it for the first time.
Either way, we’re grateful to share this moment together — in a place that knows how to make joy feel loud.

New Orleans is a city that doesn’t whisper — it sings. Jazz in the streets, wrought-iron balconies, beignets at midnight without apology.

Most of our time together will be spent on the river and in the French Quarter — one moving, one never still.
NOLA felt like the only city loud and warm enough to match this moment.

Where to stay?

New Orleans has plenty of options — classic hotels, boutique guesthouses, and plenty of Airbnbs. Most of the city is easy to navigate by foot or rideshare, so you won’t go wrong wherever you land.

If you’d like to stay close to the boat and wherever we end up afterward, these areas are the most convenient:

• French Quarter — Lively and historic, right in the middle of everything.

• Marigny / Bywater — Colorful streets, music around the corner, a bit more local.

• Central Business District (CBD) — Modern hotels, still just a short walk or ride away.

Let us know if you need help choosing a spot!

Things to Do

If you’re staying longer, eat everything and walk it off later. Here are a few of our favorites:

• Frenchmen Street — Live music without the Bourbon Street chaos.

• Café du Monde — Beignets, sugar everywhere. Worth it.

• Preservation Hall — Classic jazz in a tiny room that hasn’t changed in decades.

• Cochon / Coop’s Place — For proper New Orleans food.

• [Favorite Cocktail Bar] — e.g. Bar Marilou, French 75, Jewel of the South — swap later

• [Dive Bar / Late-Night Spot] — e.g. Molly’s at the Market or Carousel Bar — swap later

• Strolling the riverfront — No reservations or decisions required.

Getting Here

If you're flying, the main airport is MSY (Louis Armstrong Airport) — about 20–30 minutes from the French Quarter by Uber or taxi.

Driving works too. Just expect one-way streets and the occasional parade detour.

For our local friends

You already know your way around, just show up where the music and the boat is.