Introductory ParagraphWhat You Need to Know About the City of New Orleans. It is the largest city in the state of Louisiana. He is also known for jazz music. He owns a basketball team called the New Orleans Hornet and a football team called the New Orleans Saints. New Orleans is full of things to see and do. Like Mardi Gras, it is a parade that takes place in New Orleans. I will talk about the early settlements of New Orleans, traditions, culture, weather, lifestyle, closure and works cited. Early Settlements of New Orleans was founded on May 7, 1718 by the French Mississippi Company, under the leadership of Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne. It was ruled for 40 years by the Spanish and purchased by the United States in 1803. In the 1900s, New Orleans was the birthplace of jazz music in dance halls and clubs. In the 1940s, young musicians like Charlie Parker immersed themselves in the sounds of jazz. Also during the 1940s, jazz musicians were looking for new directions to explore.TraditionsWhat are some of the traditions of New Orleans? A tradition I love in New Orleans is Mardi Gras. It's a special holiday in New Orleans. ...