The focal point of the French Quarter is Jackson Square which is home to several monuments and churches including St Louis Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in the USA, and the Cabildo, which was the meeting place of the Spanish council in colonial times and now home to the Louisiana State Museum. Bourbon Street is famous for its many jazz clubs and bars. In February each year, the French Quarter plays host to the city's colourful Mardi Gras celebrations, one of the world's most famous carnivals, with music, dancing, food, floats and parades.
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