Information on how to book tickets for all events will be here. As New Orleans moves at the pace of a slow, sticky, humid night, not all event details are finalized. Check back here for details as they become available. You can purchase tickets for the Parade and Mardi Gras Ball here, or scan the QR code below. Info on ticketing for other events is provided below.
CELTIC PUB QUIZ WITH BOBBY PETTA
Monday June 8, 2026 | Starts at 8pm
Finn McCool’s Irish Pub
3701 Banks Street, New Orleans
Join us as we start the week with a Celtic-themed pub quiz hosted by club legend, DJ and Quizmaster Bobby Petta. First, second and third place prizes. And of course, a bag of spuds for the losing team. No tickets required. Free Red Beans and Rice for those ready to start their New Orleans culinary journey!
THE TOMMY BURNS STORY
Tuesday June 9, 2026 | Doors 1pm, Curtains 2pm
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)
2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans
The Tommy Burns Story tells the life story of the supporter who got lucky. This is NOT a football play. It’s a play about an amazing man, who happened to be a footballer. It covers the three items he cherished above all else. Family, Faith & Football.
Please note that alcohol and smoking are not permitted on campus. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available for purchase from the Bayou Bhoys.
Grab the Bayou Bhoys Bus $10/person with drop off at the Marriott.
Tickets can be purchased directly from the play here.
For more info, check them out at facebook.com/BurnsStory
JAZZ RIVERBOAT CRUISE ON THE CREOLE QUEEN
Tuesday June 9, 2026 | 7pm – 9pm
1 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
All aboard Bhoys and Ghirls for live local music on a cruise down the Mighty Mississippi. The tour departs from the end of Canal Street, a five or six block walk from the Marriott.
RIVERBOAT TOURS
All aboard the paddlewheeler Creole Queen for various tours on the majestic and historic Mississippi River! The 880 person capacity Creole Queen is the most luxurious riverboat plying its trade on the Mighty Mississip. Our partners at Creole Queen have offered us $10 off the Jazz Riverboat Cruise, including a Creole Buffet dinner, the Historic Riverboat Cruise and the weekend-only Riverboat Jazz Brunch (Promo Code is Celtic).
So that you can fit in as much activities as possible, we are recommending that all Bhoys and Ghirls book for the Jazz Riverboat Cruise for the 7pm sailing on Tuesday June 9th. The tour departs from the end of Canal Street, a five or six block walk from the Marriott.
Click the photo above or go here to book your cruise directly from the folks at the Creole Queen.
Use the promo code Celtic for $10 off.
LIVE MUSIC AT FINN McCOOL’s
WITH DAVID McKENDRICK
Tuesday June 9 | Starts 6pm
3701 Banks St, new Orleans 70119
FRENCH QUARTER PARADE
Wednesday June 10, 2026 | Starting at 11:30am
Meet at the steps at Artillery Square, across from Jackson Park on Decatur Street
768 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Stroll through the famous and historic French Quarter in a real Mardi Gras-style parade. Come pass a good time. $55 per person covers all permits, open bar with drought beer, Magners, adult seltzers (21+), sodas and water, and access to toilets. The day will start with a blessing from our very own Fr Colm Cahill on the steps across from Jackson Square, next to Cafe du Monde. Despite the wonderful picture below, this is a walking parade. Please note there is a nonrefundable booking fee included in the price.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE KERRY IRISH BAR
WITH DAVID McKENDRICK
Wednesday June 10, 2026 | 5pm – 8:30pm
331 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
BLOCK PARTY AT FINN McCOOL’S IRISH PUB
Thursday June 11, 2026 | 4pm – 10pm
3701 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119
NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Join all your fellow Tims at Finn McCool’s Irish Pub in MidCity and enjoy the atmosphere provided by the pub that hosts the NOCSC. Be sure to stick around for the world-famous Tiochfaidh-okee and hear all the Rebs your heart can contain.
FREE SHUTTLE PROVIDED TO AND FROM THE MARRIOTT FOR GUESTS | $10 FOR ALL OTHERS
- DRINK SPECIALS
- LIVE MUSIC
- RAFFLE PRIZES
MARDI GRAS BALL
Friday June 12, 2026 | 7pm – 11pm
FREE SHUTTLE PROVIDED TO AND FROM THE MARRIOTT FOR GUESTS | $10 FOR ALL OTHERS
Mardi Gras World – 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130
The penultimate event – the Mardi Gras Ball at Mardi Gras World, featuring the music of Sean Daly & The Shams. See below for the evening’s agenda. For $165 per person enjoy a night of Mardi Gras history, live music, including the sweet sounds of Sean Daly & The Shams, a buffet dinner, and an open bar including Magners, beer, wine and liquor and all the mixers and sodas. Due to archaic puritan drinking laws, you must be 21 to drink. Please note there is a nonrefundable booking fee per ticket included in the price.
SWAMP & GHOST TOURS
All Week
Take in some of the Cajun culture and spot a few alligators down the bayou with an airboat or pontoon boat tour. Look out though, dem gators’ll bite cha if ya ain’t careful!
We recommend you book your swamp tours the morning of Friday June 12.
All tours provided by Gators & Ghosts New Orleans Tours. You must book your tickets directly with them at the links below.
Swamp Tour transportation is provided by the tour operator at an additional cost of $30 per person, round-trip. Be sure to book their round-trip shuttle service from the Marriott when you book your tickets. Other options will likely be much more expensive. We recommend you book your swamp tours for the 9:45am spot on Friday June 12 so you don’t miss out on other events.
AIRBOAT SWAMP TOUR
Use promo code CELTICAIRBOAT10
$49+tax per person. Be sure to use the promo code at checkout or you’ll be charged an extra $10. Tour lasts approximately 105 minutes.
COVERED PONTOON BOAT SWAMP TOUR
Use promo code CELTICPONTOON5
$30+tax per person. Be sure to use the promo code at checkout or you’ll be charged an extra $5. Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.
GHOST & VAMPIRE WALKING TOUR
Use promo code CELTICGHOST8
$22+tax per person. Be sure to use the promo code at checkout or you’ll be charged an extra $8. Tour lasts approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Book the Ghost & Vampire Walking Tour directly with the operator here.
HAUNTED CEMETERY SHUTTLE TOUR
Use promo code CELTICCEMETERY10
$51+tax per person. Be sure to use the promo code at checkout or you’ll be charged an extra $10. Tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Book the Haunted Cemetery Shuttle Tour directly with the operator here.
HAITI V. SCOTLAND WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY
Finn McCool’s Irish Pub or Turtle Bay
Saturday June 13, 2026 | KO 8pm
3701 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119 or 1119 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
NO COVER CHARGE
Join your fellow Scotsmen and women at the Tartan Army HQ, French Quarter Battalion OR the Tartan Army HQ MidCity Battalion. Both Finn McCool’s in MidCity and Turtle Bay in the French Quarter will host us as we cheer on the Scottish National Team as they face off against Haiti in the World Cup Group stage. The match kicks off at 8pm. No cover charge.
WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY
Finn McCool’s Irish Pub
Sunday June 14, 2026 | 12pm
3701 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Come watch the World Cup games at Finn McCool’s for a final farewell.
Group E: Germany vs. Curaçao (Houston), 12 noon
Group F: Netherlands vs. Japan (Arlington, Texas), 3pm
Group E: Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador (Philadelphia), 6pm
Group F: Sweden vs. Tunisia (Guadalupe, Mexico), 9pm