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April Family-Friendly Music Festivals in Louisiana
April music festival in Lafayette Louisiana - photo ©  Teresa Plowright.
April music festival in Lafayette Louisiana - photo © Teresa Plowright.
A bit late for schools' Spring Breaks, but still a great idea for a spring family getaway...

For something different, Louisiana is a terrific destination for families. If you visit in April you can tap your toes at top music festivals where kids are more than welcome.

In Lafayette, a free music festival takes over the whole town. Tots in strollers are just part of the all-ages crowds that wander from one venue to another, welcoming performers from around the world. Dates are approximately the third week in April.

Just a few days later comes the first weekend of New Orleans' famous Jazz Fest, with a truly staggering list of talent on multiple stages. Jazz Fest is totally family-friendly; there's even a Kids' Tent with its own little stage.

Check out these and other Top Things to Do in New Orleans With Kids.

Highly recommended: combine a trip to New Orleans with side trip to Acadiana ("Cajun Country") where fascinating history, terrific music, and delicious eats abound -- all just a short drive from NOLA.

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