You're listed to Beyond Bourbon Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans.

Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New Orleans unique.

Whether you are planning a

trip, living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are,

you've come to the right place. And now, your host, Mark Bologna.

Hey, y'all, this is Mark. Welcome to episode 248. Today's episode is all about things to do in the summertime in New Orleans. The last show was our first episode recorded in front of a live audience. I interviewed the head distiller at 7-3 Distilling. If you missed it, go back and give it a listen. I think you'll

enjoy it. Before we jump in, let me talk about the people that make this show possible. While

Mardi Gras may be over, you can keep Carnival going all year long with Go Parade, the Martigar Parade

building card game. Back in episode 223, I spoke with the creator of Go Parade and Gentile

Games, Michael Combe,

about how the game was developed. Now the production is complete, the game is available on the

Gentilegames website at Gentilegames.com. There is also a great collectible debloon with Go Parade

and Gentile Games logos. Be sure to sign up for updates on future games, including the soon-to-be-published

pothole. So I got a copy of Go Parade. It's a lot of fun. It's easy to play. It's good with kids.

It's good with adults. And it ties into New Orleans, because it's all about building parades.

So check it out. Long-time listeners are familiar with Two Chick's Walking Tours as they've

been featured guests

in the podcast, as well as supported our work through sponsorship over the years.

What you might not know is that they've also caught the attention of major media outlets and brands

within the travel space. American Express has highlighted them in a three-day itinerary alongside

the Rosefeld, Congo Square, Preservation Hall, Duky Chase, and Tipitinas.

Thurlest includes their Garden District walking tours in a two-day itinerary paired with Commander's Palace,

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