Party On: Top 16 Festivals in the World

7. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival – New Orleans

Not to be outdone by all others, New Orleans has produced some of the greatest jazz artists to ever live and thus, have their own jazz fest which is the city’s second largest event after Mardi Gras. Going the extra mile, the New Orleans jazz event also includes crafts and that all too famous Louisiana cuisine.

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