Beginning at 11 AM this morning and extending until 7 PM, Markey Park, located at the corner of Piety and Royal in the Bywater neighborhood, will be the scene of one of the most unusual and eclectic festivals on the annual calender of New Orleans. The Mirliton Festival celebrates the humble squash with live music, arts and food. Bands scheduled to perform include The Valparaiso Men’s Chorus featuring Alex McMurray, DJ Jubilee, Happy Talk Band, Ratty Scurvics, Guitar Lightning Lee, Hurray For The Riff Raff, R. Scully Rough 7, King Louie One Man Band and the Panorama Jazz Band.