Mud doesn't ruin the Jazz Fest fun, but it's helpful to know if you need to bring your old sneakers or rain boots before you head out.

Members of the One Mind Brass Band with Lady Pigeon Town Steppers and Bad Boyz Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs perform during the first weekend of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Thursday, April 24,

More than a half million music-lovers will descend on New Orleans April 24-May 4 to enjoy the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, the world’s largest music festival devoted to New Orleans’ musical heritage and the city’s unique culture.