The Greater New Orleans Community
World-renowned for its music, Creole and Cajun cuisine, never-ending celebrations, and Southern architecture, New Orleans reigns supreme as the finest “European” city in the United States. Nicknamed the Crescent City due to its quarter-moon shape, New Orleans is situated between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain and boasts an eclectic mix of neighborhoods and people. Always a melting pot of excitement, New Orleans is home of independent thinkers, creative spirits, non-conformists, and true Southern charm.