It's time for Mardi Gras in June!  Hosted by Amenda Walker, The Walker branch of the Smith-Trotter Family welcomes the 2025 Family Reunion to New Orleans.  

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New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a gumbo pot of Indigenous, African, and French cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties.

 

A city in a class of its own, New Orleans offers endless opportunities for fun and entertainment, casting a global allure that brings more than 17 million visitors to the city a year.  From its world-class gastronomy and eclectic art scene, to its distinctive architecture and neighborhoods, New Orleans is like no other city.  Add in its jazzy soundtrack and tropical climate, this is a destination everyone can enjoy.

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