Les Beaux Chapeaux, 2026
Schedule
Sun Mar 15 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
826 St Ann St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70116 | New Orleans, LA
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The New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association is excited to announce Les Beaux Chapeaux, the new walking brigade of the Spring Fiesta Parade!The Spring Fiesta's annual horse-drawn carriage parade rolls through the historic Vieux Carré. La Reine and Le Roi and their attendants in full Court dress, along with lovely ladies and gentlemen in stylish spring attire, give flowers to onlookers as the parade winds through the Vieux Carré to the Cotillion Gala for a " Night in Old New Orleans' at the Omni Royal Orleans Grand Salon.
The elegant parade follows the Presentation of the Spring Fiesta Court in Jackson Square scheduled for 12::00 PM, March 15, 2026.
The New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association is excited to announce the newest element of the Spring Fiesta Parade, Les Beaux Chapeaux. This lively walking corps, composed of NOSFA members, family, and friends takes its inaugural stroll through the historic French Quarter in the 2026 parade. Dressed in elegant attire to rival Ascot and the Kentucky Derby, members sashay through the Vieux Carré as they wave to the crowd, blow bubbles (highly encouraged) if so inclined, and enjoy giving flowers to observers along the route. Entire families enjoy the fun with little ones in their spring bonnets, dapper ensembles, and baby prams adorned with spring posies and lovely ribbons.
Be part of the Spring Fiesta Parade in Les Beaux Chapeaux brigade! Invite family, friends and neighbors to join your sojourn, which can culminate in a grand evening at the Cotillion Gala, A Night in Old New Orleans.
We invite all to attend the gala at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel. For more information, please visit https://www.springfiestanola.com/copy-of-sponsorship . Or you may reach us through Contact, at SpringFiestaNola.com.
It is necessary for Les Beaux Chapeaux to purchase no-thorn, FRESH flower stems to be handed out, not thrown, to parade-goers. Brigade members should bring their flowers to staging on the day of the parade.
Les Beaux Chapeaux arrive to the NOSFA Townhouse at 2:30 PM. At 2:45 PM, walkers take their places in the parade line up at the New Orleans Spring Fiesta AssociationTownhouse located at 826 St. Ann Street, NOLA 70116. The Spring Fiesta Carriage Parade starts promptly at 3:00 pm.
Attire: Elegant Spring attire to rival Ascot and the Kentucky Derby.
Spring floral hats and chic chapeaux are highly encouraged.
Please Note: We are unable to refund walking fees in the event of parade cancellation for any reason.
The number of walkers will be limited so reserve your spot soon.
Tickets: $50.00 per brigade walker. New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association members receive a 50% discount at checkout and pay $25.00 per walker. Tickets are available at:
https://www.springfiestanola.com/event-details/les-beaux-chapeaux-2026
Vieux Carré Parade rout: TBA
Please contact us with questons at Contact at SpringFiestaNola.com
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826 St Ann St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70116Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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