Dog wedding, Stella shouting contest, LSU band and more things to do

The big picture: The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival also has a free afternoon of outdoor theater at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

• The Stella shouting contest is at 3:30pm Saturday.

Unusual event alert: The Jefferson Parish Library hosts a wedding Saturday for Travis the Dog and Taylor the Cat. Seriously.

• They are named after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
• A spokesperson tells Axios the wedding doubles as an adoption event for JPAWS, with the bridesmaids and groomsmen looking for furever homes.
• Attendees must RSVP and dress up. The nuptials will be live-streamed.

Another first: LSU's marching band will perform in Metairie this weekend.

• The Golden Band from Tigerland will hit the streets with the 44th annual Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade at noon Sunday, organizers say.
• We're keeping our eyes peeled for Tuba Kent.

More events

🪛 Repair Cafe: Get your broken item fixed Thursday.

🎥 New Orleans French Film Festival: One of the longest-running international language festivals in the U.S.

🍴 Women's History Luncheon: Brennan's celebrates the sisterhood of culinary stars Friday with a 5-course menu.

🪕 Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival: Music, banjo clinics and guest lectures at the U.S. Mint and other venues.

🎸 New Orleans International Guitar Festival: Live music and panels with a Hispanic flair.

🐎 Louisiana Derby Day: This historic race dates back to 1894, almost as old as the Kentucky Derby.

🇫🇷 French Music Festival: Zydeco roots, tribal chants and electronic beats.

📰 Loyola media conference: Errin Haines, the president of the National Association of Black Journalists, delivers the keynote address on Thursday.

💐 Art in Bloom: Floral installations take over the New Orleans Museum of Art.

🩰 Swan Lake is at the Orpheum this weekend.

Go deeper: Spring festival guide