Fairgrounds, The Fillmore, Plaquemines Christmas Festival, Orpheum Theater

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Happy Thanksgiving! This weekend features outdoor events, comedy and rhythm and blues in the comfort of the city’s best theaters. Here are the tips from Where Y’at!

• On Thursday, November 28th, grab your best Thanksgiving outfit and hat as the fairgrounds hosts the Thanksgiving Classic horse race. A New Orleans tradition, general admission is free and packages with concessions are available, including a turkey buffet in the clubhouse.

• The Front Bottoms next play The Fillmore this Saturday night, November 30th. The New Jersey singer/guitarist and drummer duo will highlight songs from their new album, “You Are Who You Hang Out With.” VIP seating is available.

• Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? The free Plaquemines Christmas Festival will be held in Belle Chase on Saturday, November 30th. This exciting festival begins with a fun run and includes a Christmas parade and holiday market with local craft vendors and food trucks.

• Finally, New Orleans native Mark Normand brings his comedic talents to the Orpheum on Saturday evening, November 30th. Normand was called the “best young up-and-coming comedian” by fellow comedian Jerry Seinfeld. He has appeared in films such as “Ted” and his Netflix special “Soup to Nuts.”

Look for the new holiday edition of Where Y’at Magazine this weekend at over 650 locations in the New Orleans area. In this December issue, you’ll find our winter dining guide and a look at fantastic holiday offerings, as well as our profile of the best holiday festivities.

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