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New Orleans built key piece of NASA's Artemis II rocket

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New Orleans plays a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="starring role" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/05/artemis-space-launch-system-michoud-built" data-vars-content-id="81a45adb-8ea4-4e89-a6bf-d77ef7a4f5aa" data-vars-headline="New Orleans built key piece of NASA&#x27;s Artemis II rocket" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/05/artemis-space-launch-system-michoud-built" target="_self">starring role</a> in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NASA&#x27;s Artemis II mission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/04/01/artemis-nasa-space-moon-huntsville" data-vars-content-id="81a45adb-8ea4-4e89-a6bf-d77ef7a4f5aa" data-vars-headline="New Orleans built key piece of NASA&#x27;s Artemis II rocket" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/04/01/artemis-nasa-space-moon-huntsville" target="_self">NASA&#x27;s Artemis II mission</a> — a high-stakes crewed test flight marking America&#x27;s return to the Moon.Why it matters: Florida may get the glory for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hosting the launch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/30/mosi-to-host-artemis-ii-watch-party" data-vars-content-id="81a45adb-8ea4-4e89-a6bf-d77ef7a4f5aa" data-vars-headline="New Orleans built key piece of NASA&#x27;s Artemis II rocket" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/30/mosi-to-host-artemis-ii-watch-party" target="_self">hosting the launch</a> on Wednesday, but New Orleans built a significant part of the rocket that will take the crew to space.

New Orleans Easter baskets have one thing in common

Elmer's makes the popular seasonal chocolate treats.

Food and Drink

<figure><img alt="Image shows an Easter basket with candy in it." height="450" id="71d3ed3a-d338-4070-90e3-e62570e0ace1" src="https://images.axios.com/-LJBu9nglH963CACqTpeFTZqgVM=/filters:no_upscale()/2025/04/16/1744828446326.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Elmer&#x27;s is known for its candy eggs for Easter. Image: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios</figcaption></figure><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Easter in New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/04/17/elmer-chocolate-easter-candy-company-louisiana" data-vars-content-id="96243d0d-f9e0-4845-8e86-e884c26e1a52" data-vars-headline="New Orleans Easter baskets have one thing in common" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/04/17/elmer-chocolate-easter-candy-company-louisiana" target="_self">Easter in New Orleans</a> isn&#x27;t complete without an Elmer chocolate egg in your basket.Why it matters: The longtime Louisiana company still anchors Easter traditions across the Gulf Coast, even after last year&#x27;s sale.

President Trump credits feds for "safest Mardi Gras" in decades

The National Guard has been deployed in New Orleans since December.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="1a5b1310-b8d1-4d59-bbfa-d9cef38312d3" data-vars-headline="President Trump credits feds for &quot;safest Mardi Gras&quot; in decades" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">President Trump</a> says he spoke recently with Gov. Jeff Landry about crime rates in New Orleans during Mardi Gras.

The New Orleans gumbo you can only get once a year

<figure><img alt="Image shows a table with green gumbo and fried chicken." height="450" id="2801b6d9-4ea6-4327-a9fe-a6908ff7e769" src="https://images.axios.com/xmj4yZ9hkfo10G6VnhssbS9tIKY=/2026/04/02/1775164677147.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Gumbo z&#x27;herbes at Dooky Chase&#x27;s Restaurant in New Orleans. Image: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios</figcaption></figure>Dooky Chase&#x27;s is a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="31818d55-0652-4552-bb8b-3c16d2f2932a" data-vars-headline="The New Orleans gumbo you can only get once a year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> institution, especially on Holy Thursday.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the only day of the year to get chef Leah Chase&#x27;s gumbo z&#x27;herbes, a dish steeped in faith and New Orleans tradition.

Renovations on new Algiers ferry terminal to begin

Construction should take about a year, officials have said.

<figure><img alt="Group of people, some in hard hats, at a groundbreaking ceremony holding shovels with dirt. Purple and white balloons and a banner reading &quot;Rolling into the Future&quot; behind them." height="450" id="afc04685-8523-419b-835e-ceafcce3cbde" src="https://images.axios.com/SQG0k6UUdT_fSxJY-WyWE_UW5ec=/2025/12/08/1765224955119.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Local and state officials officially break ground on the new Algiers ferry terminal. Video: Chelsea Brasted/Axios</figcaption></figure>Construction on the new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Algiers ferry terminal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/11/20/rta-canal-street-algiers-ferry-renovation" data-vars-content-id="c821a3d9-47da-4633-82b8-467e027cdeb3" data-vars-headline="Renovations on new Algiers ferry terminal to begin" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/11/20/rta-canal-street-algiers-ferry-renovation" target="_self">Algiers ferry terminal</a> should begin in about a month, an RTA spokesperson says. Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="renovation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/08/01/algiers-ferry-terminal-renovation-canal" data-vars-content-id="c821a3d9-47da-4633-82b8-467e027cdeb3" data-vars-headline="Renovations on new Algiers ferry terminal to begin" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/08/01/algiers-ferry-terminal-renovation-canal" target="_self">renovation</a> will be a welcome update for riders who have spent years waiting on the ferry in the open elements.

The Batture creates cool new riverside hangout

The space has food trucks and lawn games.

Things to Do

<figure><img alt="Families and friends gather in a wide green lawn next to the Mississippi River." height="450" id="bfb8cd46-ec26-44c2-9eb4-62e38e96c059" src="https://images.axios.com/QRWB4VSXgOW7EavX76jqW7aBH8Y=/filters:no_upscale()/2025/03/25/1742915670175.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>The Batture turns a riverside green space into a casual hangout spot. Image: Chelsea Brasted/Axios</figcaption></figure>A cool new spot great for families and sunset hangs has opened in the riverbend.Why it matters: It&#x27;s only open on weekends through Memorial Day.

New $4M pool to open in the Cut-Off

The new pool will open at The Cut-Off Rec Center.

<figure><img alt="A moving image of Rep. Troy Carter speaking at a podium in a gymnasium." height="450" id="59920872-c96a-4bfa-9c52-ef8c43692bae" src="https://images.axios.com/tOiHnPJRbGtkHY7OApSbCeHmaP4=/filters:no_upscale()/2024/06/18/1718729982369.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Rep. Troy Carter announced the pool at The Cut-Off Rec Center on Tuesday. Image: Chelsea Brasted/Axios</figcaption></figure><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="f4438e05-cf51-4940-b7aa-02074fbbd182" data-vars-headline="New $4M pool to open in the Cut-Off" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>&#x27; West Bank is getting another pool, and it&#x27;s due to open in the Cut-Off in time for summer 2025. Why it matters: It&#x27;s the first public pool to open in the traditionally Black community, said Rep. Troy Carter when announcing its funding Tuesday.

Where to find New Orleans' best pizza

There&#x27;s never been a better time to order pizza in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="daa3253c-91d2-4e71-bd68-d51076a80213" data-vars-headline="Where to find New Orleans&#x27; best pizza" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>.Why it matters: We&#x27;ve got your dinner plans covered.

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Renovations on new Algiers ferry terminal to begin

The Batture creates cool new riverside hangout

New $4M pool to open in the Cut-Off

Where to find New Orleans' best pizza