October in the French Quarter & Music Legends Park

October is the most delightful month to enjoy the French Quarter, with its usually perfect weather, relatively low humidity, and daily celebrations. It is considered “wedding month” and many restaurant courtyards and lobbies spill bridal parties out into the streets following a traditional brass band. Everyone is smiling and laughing as bystanders wave to the parade attendees, throwing not beads but wishes to the happy couple. There is nothing like a French Quarter parade to remind us all that it is these milestone events that make us happy to be on “this side of the sod”—and especially happy to be in New Orleans! The brass band musicians are plentiful and it is not uncommon to see a trumpeter leading the way down Bourbon at twilight and then seeing him at a club a few hours later, stashing his band hat and uniform behind the stage, ready for his evening gig. Jackson Square is often the scene of daily wedding ceremonies where proud parents circle the walkways up to the officiating minister. With the iconic St. Louis Cathedral in the background, these photos will be treasured forever. The bridal party is obscured behind the towering statue in the middle of the Square and emerges to greet the seated and standing guests as the bride begins the processional march. After the ceremony, the entire group may have planned for a brass band parade or just adjourn to one of