November 20, 2024
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IN PHOTOS: A trip around the streets of New Orleans

Vegas Cola Band is a music group based in New Orleans that features R&B, soul and funk covers. Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don

The four el Don editors headed to New Orleans to attend the National College Media Conference Oct. 30-Nov. 2. During down time from winning over 50 awards, we explored and captured the city.

From the nightlife of jazz clubs on Bourbon Street to spontaneous parades in the day, New Orleans is a place that must be experienced. 

Employees will do whatever they can to get people to party in their clubs. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don
Vegas Cola Band is a New Orleans based music group that performs covers of R&B, soul and funk. Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don
The energy in Fritzel’s Jazz Club was unmatched, especially when the band played a cover of Nina Simone’s “I Put a Spell on You.” Photo by Geovanni Espaza / el Don
Street performer uses all his body parts to be a one man band. Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don
People stand on balconies, watch people walk up and down the street, and throw beaded necklaces at them. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don
Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub is open until 2 am on Bourbon Street. Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don
The little boy’s parents say “this is good practice for him.” Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don
This birthday girl celebrated with her friends the day before Halloween in New Orleans. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don
Bourbon Street is as if the Las Vegas Strip was crammed into a small, narrow street. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don
Double date at Cafe Beignet with these Flordians. Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don
Musical instruments in New Orleans are improvised. Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don
It is not uncommon to see members of jazz bands walking the streets of New Orleans. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don
Fritzel’s All Star Band performs “In New Orleans” from The Princess and the Frog. Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don
Spontaneous parade marches in front of Cafe Beignet. Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don
These two best friends were encouraging people to make the most of their time on Bourbon Street. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don

A man waits for his table reservation at Ruby Slipper. Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don
Crescent City Books had a wide variety of good finds. Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don
Sometimes, after 2 a.m., you need a break from partying and a chance to unwind. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don
$10 to play and $20 if you win. Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don
Even though it rained on Halloween night, these friends dressed up and went out the day after. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don
This street performer danced to Michael Jackson’s hits all night long. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don
The Pelican Club employee takes a quick break outside to admire the vibrant life. Photo by Ryla Manalang / el Don
Throwing beads from balconies is not just a Mardi Gras tradition. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don

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