The location of Elysian Fields Avenue originated in the early 19th century placement of a sawmill canal on the Marigny Plantation, which at that time was just outside of New Orleans proper (the present French Quarter).
It is most famous for the short 3 block section in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood that is home to some of the city's most popular live music venues including Snug Harbor, The Spotted Cat, and The Maison in addition to restaurants, bars, bookstores, coffee shops, and other businesses.
As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route.
Faubourg Marigny | Bernard de Marigny | Théâtre Marigny | Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré | Faubourg Saint-Germain | Faubourg | Theatre Marigny | Faubourg Tremé |
It includes parts or all of the Bywater, Faubourg Marigny, French Quarter, Warehouse District, Garden District, Uptown and Carrollton areas of New Orleans.