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Noun. 1. New Orleans-a port and largest city in Louisiana; located in southeastern Louisiana near the mouth of the Mississippi river; a major center for offshore drilling for oil in the Gulf of Mexico; jazz originated here among black musicians in the late 19th century; Mardi Gras is celebrated here each year.
Capture of New Orleans. For the battle at New Orleans during the War of 1812, see Battle of New Orleans. For other uses, see Battle of New Orleans (disambiguation). The capture of New Orleans (April 25 â May 1, 1862) during the American Civil War was an important event for the Union.