June is the month to celebrate New Orleans' Caribbean heritage, with two major reggae/Caribbean festivals held at different sites in the city.

Reggae Riddums '90 offers a "Caribbean weekend in New Orleans" with two days of food, crafts and music on June 9 and 10. This year's festival (it's the fourth annual) is located at the New Orleans City Park Old Driving Range. On June 9, artists include soca performer Mighty Sparrow, Joe Higgs, Ziggy Marley's Band, Dallol Mystic Revealers, The Elem...