Chewbacchus tops things to do in New Orleans this weekend

Worth noting: Rain is expected through Sunday, so confirm your plans before heading out — and bring an umbrella if you do.

✨ Les Fous du Carnaval parades from Frenchman Street to Jackson Square on Friday night. Details.

🎻 The Annual Folk Alliance International Conference runs through the weekend, bringing together folk musicians and industry pros. Details.

🎉 The Algiers Mardi Gras Festival starts at 10am Saturday in Federal City. Admission is free. Facebook.

🪶 The inaugural Big Chief Donald Harrison Sr. Afro-New Orleans Festival is Saturday. It's free to attend. Tickets.

👾 Chewbacchus rolls Saturday at 7pm from the Marigny through the French Quarter. Route.

🕺 DJ Soul Sister hosts her Hustle! party at Tipitina's on Saturday night. Tickets.