FQFI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that uplifts and sustains New Orleans’ cultural economy and those who create it. Our mission is to promote the Vieux Carré and the City of New Orleans through high-quality special events and activities that showcase the culture and heritage of this unique city, contribute to the economic well-being of the community, and instill increased pride in the people of New Orleans. FQFI annually produces French Quarter Festival, Satchmo SummerFest, and other cultural programming.