How to Take Kids to the New Orleans Jazz Fest

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:TakeKidsNewOrleansJazzFest

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Introduction The New Orleans Jazz Fest is a great place for kidsa?|if you do it right.There's a

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Introduction

The New Orleans Jazz Fest is a great place for kidsa?|if you do it right. Therea??s a lot to do even without taking care of kids, so be prepared if you want to make the most out of the festival for both you and them.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You'll Need

  • Kids

Steps

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Step One

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Bring a stroller: theya??re allowed, unlike other big items like an ice chest. Youa??re going to be doing a lot of walking. You might even think about bringing along a stroller for a kid thata??s recently outgrown using a stroller.
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Step Two

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Hang out at the Kida??s Tent. Special kids-only performances.
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Step Three

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Find kids or travel with other families. Even if you dona??t come in a big group with other kids, theya??re going to find other kids to play with. It helps to have someone to watch the kids while you explore the fest on your own, and then return the favor.
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Step Four

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Keep them fed. Watch out for spicy food. Food will keep them energized. Theya??ll love eating exotic food.
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Step Five

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Introduce the kids to some music theya??ve never heard before. Kids will be hypnotized by live music much more than the same music playing on a stereo.
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Step Six

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In addition to music, kids like the craft areas, like the Lousians Folkslife Village where musiciansa?? show off unique insruments. The Native American Village and Congo Square are two others.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Make sure the kids have good walking shoes. Also be liberal with the sunscreen.
  • If possible, get a babysitter for one day so you can enjoy the Jazz Fest sans children. Theya??re great and all but you should give a day to explore everything without thema??get closer to the stage, and basically not worry about them and let loose.
  • Always keep an eye out for your kids. The Jazzfest is very crowded.
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