💃👻Lafayette Cemetery No. 1（2）

💀 Uncle Lin’s Cemetery Etiquette 101 🔸 Respect the dead: No loud talking, climbing on tombs, or leaving trash.🕯️ 🔸 Dress appropriately: Cemeteries are sacred ground. Skip the shorts; opt for muted colors. 🔸 Bring offerings: Flowers, coins, or a prayer for Marie Laveau. 🔸 Stay on paths: Snakes and uneven ground lurk! 🐍🚶♂️ 🌙 A Personal Story: Midnight at St. Louis I’ll never forget Halloween 2019. My group and I were the last tourists in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. As fog rolled in, our guide handed us voodoo dolls (a local tradition to ward off spirits). 🌿🎃Suddenly, a saxophone wailed from nowhere—a street musician had climbed the gate to play “When the Saints Go Marching In.” The tombs seemed to sway. Was it the wind… or Marie Laveau herself? 🎷💨 🚗 Getting There & When to Go From Downtown: Cemeteries are a 15-minute Uber ride away. Best Time: Early morning (7-9 AM) for soft light and zero crowds. Halloween Tip: Arrive by 5 PM to secure spots for tours—they sell out fast! 🎫🕒 🌟 Why Visit? New Orleans cemeteries aren’t just about death—they’re about life. They’re where families gather to honor ancestors, where artists find inspiration, and where Halloween becomes a communal ritual. As one local told me: “We don’t fear the dead here. We dance with ’em.” 💃👻 So grab your camera, a respectful heart, and a pinch of courage. The ghosts of New Orleans are waiting to tell you their stories. 🌌📜 #NewOrleansCemeteries #HalloweenTravel #SpookySeason