October is slipping away quickly with mere days left of the month and All Hallows' Eve approaching like a specter in an Indiana Jones movie. Fear not, oh frightened ones, there's still plenty of good times ahead in the "O" month. And don't forget — this is the final week of Oktoberfest at Deutsches Haus. Schnell!

New Orleanians would drop dead if there wasn't a parade for a holiday so roll on KREWE OF BOO! The Carnival-style procession of frightfully fun floats processes through the French Quarter and the Warehouse District Saturday at 6:30 p.m. with bands, marching clubs and unique throws. The parade is the culmination of a host of events that starts with a ROYAL LUNCHEON Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Galatoire's Restaurant , followed by a JAZZ SECOND LINE PARADE to Pat O'Brien

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