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Randy Bibb, seasoned tour guide and instructor of Delgado Community College's professional tour guiding program, traces the rise of New Orleans' horror tour industry. Attend in person or on Zoom.
New Orleans has become the most popular destination for horror-based tours in the United States, with visitors flocking from around the globe to explore chilling tales of ghosts, vampires, the occult, and the macabre. But how did the Big Easy evolve from a destination steeped in Creole charm to a portal between worlds where the veil between dimensions is notoriously thin? Join Randy Bibb, seasoned tour guide and instructor of Delgado Community College's professional tour guiding program, as he traces the rise of New Orleans' horror industry—from its humble 20th century beginnings to the blood-soaked spectacle it is today. Learn how entrepreneurs, artists, and storytellers spun folklore and Hollywood into a multimillion-dollar tourist attraction.
Attend in person at Main Library or click the blue "register" button to watch on Zoom.
Registration is only required to watch on Zoom.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History/Preservation | Arts & Cultural |
TAGS: | Halloween | City Archives & Special Collections |
Mon, Sep 22 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Sep 23 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Wed, Sep 24 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Thu, Sep 25 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Sep 26 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Sep 27 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Sep 28 | Closed |
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