French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that hosts three events annually: French Quarter Festival in April, Satchmo SummerFest in August, and Holidays New Orleans Style in December. FQFI promotes the Vieux Carré and the City of New Orleans through French Quarter Festival and other 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.