Time to slap on the sunscreen, print the “cubes” and head out to the fairgrounds for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Just like many things in New Orleans, the Jazz Fest is a huge party with drinking, dancing and musical camaraderie. The thing that keeps people coming back year after year is its deep connection to the soul of the local music, food and culture. This is the real deal. You can get your entire New Orleans fix in just one place. I’ve attended Jazz Fest for two decades, both as a local and as a visitor. I’ve often remarked how it is the best place to be in the world the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May. Here are some of my traditions to help you enjoy the best of the fest. – From CNN