New Orleans KOA Holiday Blog
New Orleans is the kick off city for the America 250th celebrations!!! Book now!!!
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
DO NOT USE GPS! From I-10: Take Exit 223A Williams Blvd (LA 49). Go south on Williams Blvd to the end (LA 48/Jefferson Highway). Turn left & go 3/4 of a mile. We are on the left (Starrett Road). We have a big yellow fence & sign out front. DO NOT USE GPS! GPS will run you down roads that are not RV & travel trailer friendly!
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Sail 250 New Orleans will transform the Mississippi River into one of the most breathtaking nautical celebrations in American history. From May 27–June 1, 2026, New Orleans becomes the first U.S. port city to launch this nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, welcoming an international fleet of tall ships, naval vessels, and maritime ambassadors from around the world.
More than a dozen nations will be represented as majestic sailing ships and modern naval vessels line the riverfront from the Crescent City Connection Bridge to Poland Avenue Wharf. Visitors can expect an extraordinary mix of historic sail-training ships and gray-hulled Navy and Coast Guard vessels, including:
USCGC Eagle, America’s only active square-rigged training vessel
USS Kearsarge, USS Farragut, and USCGC Mohawk
International ships such as HMS Trent (UK), HNLMS Friesland (Netherlands), ARA Libertad (Argentina), ARC Gloria (Colombia), BAP Unión (Peru), Esmeralda (Chile), ROU Capitán Miranda (Uruguay), and HSwMS Gladan (Sweden)
Together, these vessels create a rare opportunity to explore maritime traditions spanning centuries and continents.
The six-day celebration features a full lineup of free and family-friendly programming along the New Orleans riverfront:
~The arrival of ships on Wed., May 27th & Thur., May 28th
~The Parade of Sail on Thur., May 28th 8AM-1PM
~Public Ship Tours on Thur., May 28th 8AM-5PM
~Public Ship Tours on Fri., May 29th 8AM-5PM
~Public Ship Tours on Sat., May 30th 8AM-5PM
~Fireworks Along the Riverfront on Sat., May 30th 9PM
~Public Ship Tours on Sun., May 31st 8AM-5PM
~Family Fun Sports Day on Sun., May 31st 9AM-5PM
~Seafood Cookoff at the Delacroix on Sun., May 31st 1PM-3PM
~Blessing of the Fleet on Mon., June 1st as the ships depart 8AM
Sail 250 is more than a festival — it’s a tribute to America’s maritime legacy and New Orleans’ historic role as a global port city. As the kickoff city for the national America 250 celebration, New Orleans sets the tone for a year of commemorations across the country — and there’s no more fitting place for the world to gather than along the storied Mississippi River.
Planning to experience Sail 250? Make your stay easy, comfortable, and close to everything at New Orleans KOA Holiday, the closest KOA to the French Quarter and just a short drive from the riverfront festivities.
Whether you’re here for the tall ships, the fireworks, or the full Sail 250 experience, New Orleans KOA Holiday makes your trip effortless — and unforgettable.
*OUR DAILY SHUTTLE WILL DROP OFF & PICK UP IN THIS AREA EACH DAY! STOP BY OUR OFFICE TO GET TICKETS FOR OUR SHUTTLE!!!*
**KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR MORE AMERICA'S 250TH EVENTS BEING POSTED!!!**
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