NOLA is an acronym for New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans is a city in the United States that is world-renowned for its distinctive music, Creole cuisine, unique dialects, and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. The term NOLA is often used as a nickname for New Orleans in various contexts, such as in the media, entertainment, and sports. For example, NOLA.com is a news website that covers local news, sports, and entertainment in New Orleans. In addition to its use as a nickname for New Orleans, NOLA may also refer to other places, such as Nola, Italy, and Nola, Central African Republic).