Of all the nicknames New Orleans has, the “Big Easy” and the “Crescent City” are certainly the most well known.
The origins of “Big Easy” go back to the turn of the century and a famed dance hall of that name. Eventually, the nickname transferred to the city as a whole, referring to the gentle pace of life for which New Orleans is known.
As for the “Crescent City,” during the 19th century, new neighborhoods expanded outward from what is now known as the French Quarter, following the great curve of the Mississippi, and thus giving New Orleans a crescent shape.
The Big Easy
Crescent City
The City That Care Forgot
America's Most Interesting City
America’s Most European City
America's European Masterpiece
Birthplace of Jazz
Mardi Gras City
Super Bowl City
City of Mystery
City of the Chefs
City of Festivals
America's Favorite City
Saint City
NOLA
Paris of the South
Queen City of the South
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