Members and non-members have the opportunity to rent a horse-drawn carriage and ride in the annual Spring Fiesta Parade. 

The Spring Fiesta's annual horse-drawn carriage parade rolls through the historic Vieux Carré. The Queen and King and their attendants, in full Court dress ,and lovely ladies and gentlemen in stylish spring attire, give flowers to onlookers as the parade winds to the Cotillion Gala for "A Night in Old New Orleans." 

The New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association is pleased to announce the newest element of the parade, Les Beaux Chapeaux. The walking brigade takes its inaugural stroll in the 2024 Spring Fiesta Parade. Dressed in elegant attire to rival Ascot and the Kentucky Derby, members sashay, wave, and enjoy giving flowers to observers. Entire families join in the fun as baby prams are adorned with spring posies and lovely ribbons. Antique cars and a New Orleans Jazz band complete the beautiful spectacle.         

It is necessary for parade participants to purchase 250 no-thorn flowers to be handed out, not thrown, to parade-goers. 

Line up occurs at the Spring Fiesta Townhouse at 826 St. Ann St. at 1:30pm to load the carriages for the parade to commence at 2:00 pm.

Attire: Elegant Spring attire to rival Ascot and the Kentucky Derby.

Spring Floral Hats encouraged

Note: We are unable to refund carriage reservations in the event of cancellation for any reason.  

 

Seating in Carriages will be determined upon reservation.

The New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association appreciates your support. NOSFA is an all-volunteer organization, and all proceeds and contributions benefit our educational and cultural programs, which support the organization's historic preservation mission and maintenance of the New Orleans Spring Fiesta Townhouse Museum.