Cheryl Lemoine

It’s springtime in New Orleans and that can only mean one thing: Festival season is in full bloom. Since it’s the paw-fect time to get out and about with Fido, we’ve sniffed out a few outdoor activities and events that you and your fur-st mate are sure to go mutts over!

It’s been said that when one door closes, another one opens. To New Orleanians, that’s what Epiphany denotes each year: Jan. 6 marks the official end of the holidays, but more importantly kicks off our Carnival season.

There’s nothing better than sharing weekend brunch with your furry bestie, so we’ve sniffed out a few fetching hot spots to enjoy with your pack. So leash up your pup and grab a seat for some tail-wagging good grub and eye-opening cocktails that you’re sure to dig!

New Orleanians love their football and there’s nothing more spirited than catching a game with your furry bestie! From local taprooms to a grown-up arcade, we’ve sniffed out wag-worthy spots to cheer on the Black and Gold with Spot.

With thermostats topping 90 degrees and humidity so thick that you can stab it with a fork, it can be ruff outdoors in NOLA this time of year.

As the temperature begins to rise, store shelves start filling up with bottle upon bottle of pink-hued wine. The popularity of rosés skyrocketed several years back, and year after year, new fans continue to jump on the pink wine bandwagon.

There’s no need to jump through hoops to find a bad-to-the-bone boozy brunch spot to enjoy with spot. Pup & Purr has sniffed out some of the most wag-worthy brunches around, so grab your pooch and head out for some dog-gone creative cuisine and eye-opening libations that are sure to raise the woof!

Whether you’re making merry with family and friends, ringing in the New Year, or indulging in Sunday brunch, chances are that a bubbly-filled flute will be part of your pleasure. While your pup may have a sparkling personality, do you know the difference between Champagne and Cava?

It’s that magical time of year bustling with holiday festivities, celebratory cocktailing, family feasts—oh, and this little thing we call Mardi Gras! While you’re making spirits bright, your favorite furry friend yearns to be part of the joy of the season, too!