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FLEUR-DE-LIS Art at French Market ©Cat/Flickr Originally a symbol for French royalty, this lily-like emblem is prevalent throughout New Orleans culture, from the city’s flag to the uniforms of its beloved football team, the New Orleans Saints. Pick out a piece of jewelry or apparel with this iconic symbol. SAINTS T-SHIRT Enthusiasm for Saints football runs deep. Get your credentials — a black-and-gold tee and pair of pom-poms — and join the other proud members of the “Who Dat Nation.” LOCAL COOKBOOK When you think about New Orleans you can’t help but think about the city’s food — over-stuffed po-boys, spicy gumbos, flaming desserts. Fortunately, you can take these amazing flavors home with you by picking up a cookbook devoted to one of our famous restaurants or written by one of our many celebrity chefs. FESTIVAL POSTER Purchase a commemorative festival poster and relive our food-filled, music-blaring, dance-your-tail-off celebrations long after the stage is empty. Some festivals offer numbered, signed and remarqued prints, increasing their collectible value. CD FEATURING LOCAL MUSICIANS When your ears perk up at the sound of a street musician’s trumpet in the French Quarter or the booming voice of a Cajun songstress at a Frenchmen Street club, ask if the artist has a CD for sale. Many do, so fill your playlist with the sounds of our city.
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