Turkey day parade: The Bayou Classic
Thanksgiving in New Orleans, 2023
If you don’t want to cook or spend all day indoors, there’s a lot happening in the city on November 23rd. We’ll be updating this list so check back!
Events
49th Annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration
10am @ New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Sheriff Hutson Invites Residents to 49th Annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration. Volunteers will assist with distributing 2,000 holiday meals as guests enjoy live entertainment.
Human Horse Racing
11am @ Easton Park
The 4th annual, family-friendly, mini festival that centers around races of humans carrying humans. Live music, food trucks and vendors. READ OUR PREVIEW HERE! More info
Horse Racing
Noon @ Fair Grounds
Wear a fancy outfit and drink cocktails. Oh, there’s also some horse races.
Turkey Day Race
Noon @ Downtown
If you love running, or cheering on runners, then this is for you. More info
Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade Float
1.30pm @ Caesar’s Superdome
A showcase of floats, marching bands, military units, Alumni krewes, motorized units and more. More info
Celebration in the Oaks
5pm @ City Park
This huge light festival has enchanted Park visitors since the 1980s. More info
Food and drink
These local restaurants are offering special Thanksgiving menus:
Ayu Bakehouse will offer three pies: Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, and Bourbon Pecan Pie—available for pre-order (starting 11/1) or for walk-ins (whole or by the slice starting 11/13) while supplies last. Menu HERE; pre-order HERE.
Bar Marilou will be open normal business hours Thanksgiving day with festive specials including Baby Pumpkin Spicy Cheese Soufflé with spiced goat cheese and chestnut crumb and Sweet Potato Brulée with pistachio and black pepper biscotti. Menu HERE; reserve HERE.
Cochon Butcher and La Boulangerie
Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski and the award-winning culinary team of the Link Restaurant Group have prepared a catering menu for an outstanding Thanksgiving feast. This one is available to be picked up and served at home. Cochon Butcher takes care of your classic holiday meats and sides, and La Boulangerie bakes the pies, cakes, cookies, and table bread. Thanksgiving menu items can be ordered online at cochonbutcher.com by Sunday, November 19 at 10:00 a.m. and are available for pick up any time on Tuesday, November 21, or Wednesday, November 22. Thanksgiving menu items can be ordered online at laboulangerienola.com by noon on Sunday, November 19, and are available for pick up any time on Tuesday, November 21, or Wednesday, November 22.
Commons Club
An a la carte Thanksgiving menu. Available from 11AM – 3PM and 4PM – 9:30PM. Common’s Club is located on the ground floor of Virgin Hotel New Orleans at 550 Baronne Street. For more information, visit https://virginhotels.com/new-orleans
Compère Lapin
Looking to indulge in Caribbean-Louisiana cuisine this Thanksgiving? Award-winning restaurant Compère Lapin, helmed by acclaimed Chef Nina Compton, invites guests to enjoy a three-course family-style lunch on Thursday, November 23rd from Noon - 3PM. $85 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 599-2119. Compère Lapin is located at 535 Tchoupitoulas.
Copeland’s
Offers a special timeless tradition with its Thanksgiving Feast à la carte Menu and convenient complete Thanksgiving Feast Packages to-go, featuring their famous Cajun fried turkey. On Thanksgiving Day, our local Copeland’s Restaurants offer the Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim Platter, including all the Feast offerings. Adult platters ($19.99) and Children’s platters for ages 12 and under ($9.99), along with select Copeland’s menu items and fall desserts, are available for pickup or dine-in between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Feast Menu, Thanksgiving Feast Package and select a la carte Copeland’s catering items are also available with a 48-hour pre-order for pickup between 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. All Thanksgiving offerings may be pre-ordered online at www.copelandsfeast.com or by visiting any Copeland’s of New Orleans location.
The Country Club
A special, all-day Thanskgiving Menu, reservations recommended. More info
Devil Moon BBQ
All the essentials, from a Whole Smoked Turkey with satsuma glaze to special takes on the classic sides like Cornbread Dressing with Gulf shrimp and smoked tasso, Whipped Sweet Potatoes with pecan praline streusel, and Stuffed Mirlitons with deviled crab filling. Full menu HERE; pre-order HERE.
Jack Rose
A special four-course prix fixe menu ($61–$79 per person, depending on main course) from 11AM - 7PM on November 23rd. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 323-1500. Jack Rose restaurant is located at The Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Avenue, in the Garden District.
Josephine Estelle’s family-style menu ($75/pp) includes Pumpkin Soup with leek, brown butter pepitas, and creme fraiche; Cornbread Gnudi with confited pheasant and crispy brussel leaves; and, for the entree, a choice of Roasted Turkey Breast or Porchetta with festive sides. Full menu HERE; reserve HERE (also available for takeout).
King Brasserie and Bar at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot is offering a special Thanksgiving menu on Thursday, November 23 between noon and 8pm. Chef Peery's menu includes Joyce Farms Heritage Turkey & Fixin's, Nueske's Cane Syrup-Glazed Ham & Fixin's, and much more. And don't miss Pastry Chef Lanna Talley's delicious desserts like the Pumpkin Mousse. Reservations are recommended and can be made online.
Mister Mao
The tropical roadhouse by Chef/Owner Sophina Uong is inviting diner to a creative Thanksgiving celebration. Mister Mao is offering a three-course menu for $68 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Seatings at 12 PM, 2 PM and 5 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance on Resy or by calling (504) 345-2056. Mister Mao is located at 4501 Tchoupitoulas.
Seaworthy will offer its full à la carte menu on Thanksgiving along with holiday specials including Oyster Dressin' with andouille sausage and cornbread stuffing. Menu HERE; reserve HERE.
Tujague’s
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Tujague’s with a festive Creole prix fixe three-course menu for $65 per person (plus tax and gratuity) on Thursday, November 23rd, from 11AM to 9PM. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 525-8676. Tujague’s is located at 429 Decatur Street.
If you don’t want to cook or spend all day indoors, there’s a lot happening in the city on November 23rd. We’ll be updating this list so check back!
Events
49th Annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration
10am @ New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Sheriff Hutson Invites Residents to 49th Annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration. Volunteers will assist with distributing 2,000 holiday meals as guests enjoy live entertainment.
Human Horse Racing
11am @ Easton Park
The 4th annual, family-friendly, mini festival that centers around races of humans carrying humans. Live music, food trucks and vendors. READ OUR PREVIEW HERE! More info
Horse Racing
Noon @ Fair Grounds
Wear a fancy outfit and drink cocktails. Oh, there’s also some horse races.
Turkey Day Race
Noon @ Downtown
If you love running, or cheering on runners, then this is for you. More info
Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade Float
1.30pm @ Caesar’s Superdome
A showcase of floats, marching bands, military units, Alumni krewes, motorized units and more. More info
Celebration in the Oaks
5pm @ City Park
This huge light festival has enchanted Park visitors since the 1980s. More info
Food and drink
These local restaurants are offering special Thanksgiving menus:
Ayu Bakehouse will offer three pies: Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, and Bourbon Pecan Pie—available for pre-order (starting 11/1) or for walk-ins (whole or by the slice starting 11/13) while supplies last. Menu HERE; pre-order HERE.
Bar Marilou will be open normal business hours Thanksgiving day with festive specials including Baby Pumpkin Spicy Cheese Soufflé with spiced goat cheese and chestnut crumb and Sweet Potato Brulée with pistachio and black pepper biscotti. Menu HERE; reserve HERE.
Cochon Butcher and La Boulangerie
Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski and the award-winning culinary team of the Link Restaurant Group have prepared a catering menu for an outstanding Thanksgiving feast. This one is available to be picked up and served at home. Cochon Butcher takes care of your classic holiday meats and sides, and La Boulangerie bakes the pies, cakes, cookies, and table bread. Thanksgiving menu items can be ordered online at cochonbutcher.com by Sunday, November 19 at 10:00 a.m. and are available for pick up any time on Tuesday, November 21, or Wednesday, November 22. Thanksgiving menu items can be ordered online at laboulangerienola.com by noon on Sunday, November 19, and are available for pick up any time on Tuesday, November 21, or Wednesday, November 22.
Commons Club
An a la carte Thanksgiving menu. Available from 11AM – 3PM and 4PM – 9:30PM. Common’s Club is located on the ground floor of Virgin Hotel New Orleans at 550 Baronne Street. For more information, visit https://virginhotels.com/new-orleans
Compère Lapin
Looking to indulge in Caribbean-Louisiana cuisine this Thanksgiving? Award-winning restaurant Compère Lapin, helmed by acclaimed Chef Nina Compton, invites guests to enjoy a three-course family-style lunch on Thursday, November 23rd from Noon - 3PM. $85 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 599-2119. Compère Lapin is located at 535 Tchoupitoulas.
Copeland’s
Offers a special timeless tradition with its Thanksgiving Feast à la carte Menu and convenient complete Thanksgiving Feast Packages to-go, featuring their famous Cajun fried turkey. On Thanksgiving Day, our local Copeland’s Restaurants offer the Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim Platter, including all the Feast offerings. Adult platters ($19.99) and Children’s platters for ages 12 and under ($9.99), along with select Copeland’s menu items and fall desserts, are available for pickup or dine-in between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Feast Menu, Thanksgiving Feast Package and select a la carte Copeland’s catering items are also available with a 48-hour pre-order for pickup between 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. All Thanksgiving offerings may be pre-ordered online at www.copelandsfeast.com or by visiting any Copeland’s of New Orleans location.
The Country Club
A special, all-day Thanskgiving Menu, reservations recommended. More info
Devil Moon BBQ
All the essentials, from a Whole Smoked Turkey with satsuma glaze to special takes on the classic sides like Cornbread Dressing with Gulf shrimp and smoked tasso, Whipped Sweet Potatoes with pecan praline streusel, and Stuffed Mirlitons with deviled crab filling. Full menu HERE; pre-order HERE.
Jack Rose
A special four-course prix fixe menu ($61–$79 per person, depending on main course) from 11AM - 7PM on November 23rd. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 323-1500. Jack Rose restaurant is located at The Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Avenue, in the Garden District.
Josephine Estelle’s family-style menu ($75/pp) includes Pumpkin Soup with leek, brown butter pepitas, and creme fraiche; Cornbread Gnudi with confited pheasant and crispy brussel leaves; and, for the entree, a choice of Roasted Turkey Breast or Porchetta with festive sides. Full menu HERE; reserve HERE (also available for takeout).
King Brasserie and Bar at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot is offering a special Thanksgiving menu on Thursday, November 23 between noon and 8pm. Chef Peery's menu includes Joyce Farms Heritage Turkey & Fixin's, Nueske's Cane Syrup-Glazed Ham & Fixin's, and much more. And don't miss Pastry Chef Lanna Talley's delicious desserts like the Pumpkin Mousse. Reservations are recommended and can be made online.
Mister Mao
The tropical roadhouse by Chef/Owner Sophina Uong is inviting diner to a creative Thanksgiving celebration. Mister Mao is offering a three-course menu for $68 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Seatings at 12 PM, 2 PM and 5 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance on Resy or by calling (504) 345-2056. Mister Mao is located at 4501 Tchoupitoulas.
Seaworthy will offer its full à la carte menu on Thanksgiving along with holiday specials including Oyster Dressin' with andouille sausage and cornbread stuffing. Menu HERE; reserve HERE.
Tujague’s
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Tujague’s with a festive Creole prix fixe three-course menu for $65 per person (plus tax and gratuity) on Thursday, November 23rd, from 11AM to 9PM. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 525-8676. Tujague’s is located at 429 Decatur Street.