The Atmosphere of New Orleans from A to Z
A is for the alligators
B is for basketball in the arena.
C is for Canal Street
D is for “D’em”
E is for Esplanade
F is for Fulton Street
G is for Gumbo and all the other unique foods
H is for Hot. Humid.
I is for The Iberville projects
J is for Jazzfest
K is for the King Cake.
L is for laughter with a random stranger
M is for MARDI GRAS
N is for the Northshore
O is for Orleans Avenue that leads you to City Park
P is for Poboys,
Q is the Queens and Kings that reign at Mardi Gras,
R is for the River
S is for Saints, duh.
T is for Tad Garmley
U is for “Under the Overpasses”
V is for the Vieux Carre
W is for the Westbank
X is for Xavier University
Y is for the Yats of Christmas
Z is for the Zulu parade
Every single one of these places, things, and people contribute to the loving, historic, and unique atmosphere that New Orleans creates for every tourist and every resident it will ever meet.
Katie, age 16