is carnival mardi gras still being built by the locals, though there is a much more recent rumor that there are more people involved in the event. The rumors appear to be that the festival will feature a food truck where "all the food trucks are going in and out, every person on every street corner can participate," The Daily Bruin reports. The event isn't necessarily a one-day event, with local food trucks and vendors being located in several downtown neighborhoods.
On Facebook, the hashtag #FestivalOfFreebirds has been trending for the past week. The town of Rock Springs, a longtime stop on the annual Bluegrass Festival route, issued a statement about the "festival," in part: "We can confirm with good agreement that we will provide a few hours of special attention all year round to this festival, including a day of celebration for the birds of New Orleans, an evening of musical entertainment, and a private night at the Rock Springs Museum, where we will offer guest admission. The event will also include a special cocktail, a special dessert, and a special concert series hosted by the City of New Orleans."
The Bluegrass Festival is an annual New Orleans-Style weekend run each year involving 12 major festivals and one main street event featuring traditional bluegrass music. They host a live musical show and festival every season for $16 to $20 per night at 10 a.m., although prices vary based on venue and music. These are a few
