About French Quarter Festivals, Inc.
French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1984. Our mission in to promote the French Quarter and the City of New Orleans through high quality special events and activities that showcase the culture and heritage of our unique city, contribute to the economic restoration and well being of the community, and instill increased pride in the people of New Orleans. FQFI remains committed to this mission year round. In addition to French Quarter Festival, the organization also produces the Satchmo SummerFest, honoring the life and legacy of Louis Armstrong every August and Christmas New Orleans Style, a month-long festival in December that takes place throughout the French Quarter and Greater New Orleans region.