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Visit

Grand Isle

Click Here for detailed information on Grand Isle!


For Information Call

985-787-2997

FEBRUARY

2010


February

Gretna Farmer's Market

Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm

(Art Walk 2nd Saturday of Month)

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 
February

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market

Saturday 8:30am-2pm

(Westwego)


For Information

Call

504-341-3424

Click Here to view Market

 
February

Children's Castle Calendar

Click Here for Monthly Calendar

Family Fun in historic Rivertown!

(Kenner)


For Information Call

504-468-7231

 

February

5

Krewe of Cleopatra

6:30 p.m.

(Westbank)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

5

Krewe of Excalibur

7:00 p.m.

(Eastbank)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

5

Krewe of Atlas

7:30 p.m.

(Eastbank)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

6

Krewe of Choctaw

10:15 a.m.

(Westbank)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

6

Krewe of Adonis

10:45 a.m.

(Westbank)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

6

Krewe of Alla

11:30 a.m.

(Westbank)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

6

Krewe of Caesar

6:00 p.m.

(Eastbank)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

7

N.O. Original Daiquiri's

WHO DAT PEP RALLY

Come party with us as we cheer the Saints to victory

Corner of Veteans & Severn

(Metairie)


For Information Call

837-8474

 

February

7

Locals & Visitors...come party at

The Royal Palm

Superbowl Sunday Party

Click here for details & menu

(Harvey)


For Information Call

504-644-4100

 

February

7

Party at Metairie's newest Hot Spot...

Round House Bar & Grill

Superbowl Party! 

Happy Hour ALL DAY!

Drink & wing specials

(Holiday Inn Metairie)


For Information Call

504-373-5946

 

February

10

Krewe of Thor

7:00 p.m.

(Eastbank)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

12

Krewe of Centurions

7:00 p.m.

(Eastbank)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

13

Krewe of Isis

6:30 p.m.

(Eastbank)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

13

Krewe of NOMTOC

www.nomtoc.org

(Westbank/Algiers)


For Information

Visit Site

 

February

14

Krewe of Napoleon

5:30 p.m.

(Eastbank)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

14

Grand Isle Independent

Mardi Gras Parade

Noon

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

February

14

Valentine's Day Weddings

Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop

Gretna, Louisiana

Click here for details and reservations

(Gretna)


For Information

Call

504-363-1580

or

1-888-GRETNA

 

February

15

Krewe of Zeus

6:30 p.m.

(Eastbank)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

15

Lundi Gras Celebration

(Rivertown, Kenner)


For Information Call

504-468-7293

 

February

15

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Lundi Gras Celebration

(Historic Downtown Gretna)


For Information Call

504-363-1580

 

February

16

Mardi Gras Day Costume Contest

Mask -N-Mambo

Click here for Reservation Form

Veterans Boulevard on the Stage

(Eastbank/Metairie)


For Information Call

504-293-2647

 

February

16

Mardi Gras /"Fat Tuesday"

See Parade Listing Below


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

16

Krewe of Argus

10:00 a.m.

Celebrity Grand Marshal,

Rachel Ray

(Eastbank/Metairie)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

16

Krewe of Jefferson Trucks

Follows Argus

(Eastbank/Metairie)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

16

Krewe of Elks Trucks

Follows Jefferson Trucks

(Eastbank/Metairie)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

 

February

16

Krewe of Grela

11:00 a.m.

(Westbank/Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

February

16

Krewe of BES

(Westbank/Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

February

18-20

LHSAA Wrestling Tournament

Click here for schedule

Pontchartrain Center

(Kenner)


For Information

Call

504-465-9985

 

February

19

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots

presents

Starlight Racing

Upscale night racing experience with food, specialty drinks,

& live music

(New Orleans, historic Fair Grounds)


For Information Call

504-948-1171

 

February

20

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Pawdi Gras!

11:00 a.m.

It's carnival for our four-legged friends

Gretna Farmer's Market

Costume Contest & Crowning with

Parade following

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

February

26-28

The Pontchartrain

Home & Food Show

Pontchartrain Center

(Kenner)


For Information Call

800-776-4220

Or

504-465-9985

 

February

28

Pet Parade

Krewe of ARFus Pet Parade &

People Party!

Carnival for our four-legged friends, Adoptions available, Food,

Fun & Entertainment

Zephyrs lot / Lasalle Park

11am-4pm

(Metairie)


For Information

Call

504-736-6101

kreweofarfus.org

 

MARCH

2010


 

March

Gretna Farmer's Market

Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm

(Art Walk 2nd Saturday of Month)

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 
March

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market

Saturday 8:30am-2pm

(Westwego)


For Information

Call

504-341-3424

Click Here to view Market

 
March

Children's Castle Calendar

Click Here for Monthly Calendar

Family Fun in historic Rivertown!

(Kenner)


For Information Call

504-468-7231

 

March

Westbank Magnet Schools host

4th Annual Gretna Jubilee

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

March

Bayou Segnette State Park

"Run on the Bayou" Race

(Westwego)


For Information Call

504-436-0812

 

March

6

Terrytown Spring Festival

(Terrytown)


 
March

Mo's Pizza Fest

Benefits the Westwego Police & Fire Department - Open to the Public

www.mospizza.net

(Westwego)


For Information Call

504-341-9650

Or Visit Site

 

March

6-7

Soul Fest

(New Orleans)


For Information Call

504-581-4629 

 

March

14

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St. Patrick's Day Parade

Noon

Metairie Road Traditional Route

(Metairie)


For Information Call

504-736-6101

Or

Click here

For Parade Route & Details

 

March

19

St. Joseph Altars

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

March

19

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots

presents

Starlight Racing

Upscale night racing experience with food, specialty drinks,

& live music

(New Orleans, historic Fair Grounds)


For Information Call

504-948-1171

March

19-28

The New Orleans Area premiere!  Based on the 1968 film of the same name, this Tony Award winning Broadway smash hit.

THE PRODUCERS!

Jefferson Performing Arts Center

(Metairie)


For Information Call

504-885-2000

 

March

20 & 21

Earth Fest

(New Orleans)


For Information Call

504-581-4629 

 

March

21

Irish-Italian Parade

Noon

Veterans Boulevard Traditional Route

www.lairish-italian.org

(Metairie)


For Information

Visit Site

Click here

for Parade Info. & Details

 

March

27

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

10:00 a.m.

Special Puppet Show Performance at the Children's Castle

Click here for details

(Rivertown, Kenner)


For Information Call

504-468-7231

 

March

28

Once Upon A Vine XV

An event of divine taste
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
N.O. City Park’s

Pavilion of the Two Sisters
$70 p.p. (includes a $10 coupon)

Martin Wine Cellar will feature over

175 fine wines, savory dishes, gourmet foods, specialty meats & artisanal cheeses
www.martinwine.com

Tickets on sale January 2, 2010 / limited

(Metairie)


For Information and Tickets

Call

504-896-7300

 

APRIL

2010


 

April

Gretna Farmer's Market

Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm

(Art Walk 2nd Saturday of Month)

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 
April

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market

Saturday 8:30am-2pm

(Westwego)


For Information

Call

504-341-3424

Click Here to view Market

 

April

3

Cannes Brulees Native

American Museum

Hands-on Native American Crafts Day

(Rivertown, Kenner)

Acknowledgement to the


For Information

Call

504-468-7231

 
April

4

Annual Easter Sunrise Service

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 
April

8th Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 
April

16-17

Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 
April

18

Spring Tour of Homes

Lafayette Street

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

April

23-25

Jambalaya Festival

St. Agnes Parish

Games, Music, Food

(Jefferson)


For Information Call

504-833-3366

 

April

23-25

Visitation of Our Lady Festival

Games, Music, Food

(Marrero)


For Information Call

504-347-2203

 

April

23-25

Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish Festival

Rides, Games, Music, Food

(Metairie)


For Information Call

504-466-4511

 

April

24

Blessing on the Bayou

11am-7pm

Live Music, Food, & Crafts

(Westwego)


For Information Call

504-436-0812

 

April

23

Zoo to Do for Kids presented by Humana

(New Orleans)


For Information Call

504-581-4629 

 

MAY

2010


 

May

Gretna Farmer's Market

Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm

(Art Walk 2nd Saturday of Month)

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 
May

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market

Saturday 8:30am-2pm

(Westwego)


For Information

Call

504-341-3424

Click Here to view Market

 

May

John McDonough Day Celebration

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

May

St. Philp Neri Parish

May Fair

Games, Music, Food

(Metairie)


For Information Call

504-887-5535

 

May

Music in the Park

Featuring Live Entertainment

Heritage Park, Rivertown

Food & Craft Vendors

(Kenner)


For Information Call

504-468-7293

 

May

7-16

Theatre Kids

 

 

 

101 DALMATIANS

Westwego Performing Arts Theatre

(Westwego)


For Information Call

504-885-2000

 

May

9

Arts & Craft Festival at May Fest

9am-5pm

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

May

9

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German May Fest

10am-3pm

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

May

Memorial Day Celebration

(Kenner)


For Information Call

504-468-7293

 

May

21-23

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13th Annual Grand Isle Speckled Trout Rodeo

(Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

May

22-23

21st Annual Louisiana Sportsman Invitational Rodeo

(Sand Dollar Marina, Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

May

22

7 Mile-Island Wide

Garage & Craft Sale
(Grand Isle Tourist Center)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

May

28-30

OMSA 10th Annual Cajun Tropic Fishing Rodeo (Invitation)

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

May

28-30

21st Annual

Back to the Beach Festival

Featuring Live Music, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts

8th Annual Classic Car Show

(Kenner)


For Information Call

504-836-2215

 

JUNE

2010


 
June

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market

Saturday 8:30am-2pm

(Westwego)


For Information

Call

504-341-3424

Click Here to view Market

 

June

Music in the Park

Featuring Live Entertainment

Heritage Park, Rivertown

Food & Craft Vendors

(Kenner)


For Information Call

504-468-7293

 

June

3-5

7th Annual Cut Off Fishing Club Public Rodeo

(Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

June

4-5

N.O. Electrical Association

Fishing Tournament

(Sand Dollar Marina, Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

June

5

Cannes Brulees Native

American Museum

Bead Work & Native Jewelry Day

(Rivertown, Kenner)

Acknowledgement to the


For Information

Call

504-468-7231

 

June

10-12

13th Annual Swollfest Fishing Rodeo

(Sand Dollar Marina, Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

June

11-13

Hooks for Hearts Fishing Rodeo

(Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

June

17-19

2nd Annual Grand Isle Rotary Club Fishing Rodeo

Father's Day Weekend

(Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

June

24-26

26th Annual Creole Classic

Fishing Rodeo

(Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

June

27

8th Annual E.D. White Open Family Fishing Rodeo

(Sand Dollar Marina, Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

JULY

2010


 

July

 

 

 

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market

Saturday 8:30am-2pm

(Westwego)


For Information

Call

504-341-3424

Click Here to view Market

 

July

Gretna Farmer's Market

Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm

(Art Walk 2nd Saturday of Month)

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

July

Patrons of Lafreniere Park, Inc.

present

Uncle Sam Jam

4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

with Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.

(Lafreniere Park, Metairie)


For Information Call

504-838-4389

 

July

3

Fireworks & Band

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

July

4

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Treasure Chest Casino

Fireworks - 9:00 P.M.

(Kenner)


For Information Call

504-443-8000

 

July

9-10

Baker-Hughes Rodeo

(Invitation Only)

(Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

July

16-17

Friends of Grand Isle

Friends of Grand Isle Rodeo

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

July

17-18

10th Annual LDA Fishering Rodeo

(Sand Dollar Marina, Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 
July

22-24

89th Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo

visit www.tarponrodeo.org

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

or Click Here

 

July 30

thru

Aug. 1

Blessing of the Fleet

(Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

AUGUST

2010


 

August

 

 

 

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market

Saturday 8:30am-2pm

(Westwego)


For Information

Call

504-341-3424

Click Here to view Market

 

August

Gretna Farmer's Market

Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm

(Art Walk 2nd Saturday of Month)

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

August

1

SLHS Hooks & Leaders Rodeo

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

August

5-7

10th D. Jeansonne Invitational Boondoggle

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

August

19-21

World Catfish Rodeo

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

August

28

IFA Redfish

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

SEPTEMBER

2010


 

September

Gretna Farmer's Market

Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm

(Art Walk 2nd Saturday of Month)

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 
September

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market

Saturday 8:30am-2pm

(Westwego)


For Information

Call

504-341-3424

Click Here to view Market

 

September

24-26

46th Caminada Redfish Rodeo

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

OCTOBER

2010


 

October

Gretna Farmer's Market

Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm

(Art Walk 2nd Saturday of Month)

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 
October

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market

Saturday 8:30am-2pm

(Westwego)


For Information

Call

504-341-3424

Click Here to view Market

 

October   

Bridge City Gumbo Festival

Games, Music & Food

(Bridge City)


For Information Call

504-436-4712

 

October

Grand Isle Ladies Fishing Rodeo

(Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

October

9

Second Saturday Art & Cultural Festival

(Harahan)


For Information Call

504-250-1659

 

October

Collector's Fest & Flea Market

8am-5pm at the Farmers Market

Free Admission

Antiques, Collectibles,

Depression Glass

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

October

15-17

Annual Cochon de Lait & Festival

St. Edward the Confessor Parish

Rides, Games, Music & Food

(Metairie)


For Information Call

504-888-0703

 

October

15-17

St. Catherine of Siena

Parish Festival

Games, Music, & Food

(Metairie)


For Information Call

504-835-9343

 

October

16

St. Philip Neri Parish

Oktoberfest!

Games, Music, & Food

(Metairie)


For Information Call

504-887-5535

 

October

16

St. Martha Church

Craft Fair

(Harvey)


For Information Call

504-366-1604

 

October

Bird Walk for Adults

(Barataria)


For Information Call

504-589-2330

 

October

22-24

Bucktown Seafood Festival

St. Louis King of France Parish

Games, Music, & Food

(Metairie)


For Information Call

504-833-8224 

 

October

22-24

Park A Boo

Safe, fun, Halloween activities, games & Trick- or-Treating for

Kids 12 & younger

Lafreniere Park

(Metairie)


For Information

call the Jefferson Chamber Foundation

504-835-3880, ext. 32

 

October

22-24

New Orleans Bike Fest

at Bayou Segnette State Park

(Westwego)


For Information

Call

504-274-0226

 

October

22-24

Audubon Institute's

Boo at the Zoo

5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

(New Orleans)


For Information Call

504-861-2537

 

October

St. Anthony Parish

Fair

Games, Activities, Music

(Gretna)


For Information Call

504-367-0689

 

October

25

St. Clement of Rome

Craft Fair

Free Admission

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

(Metairie)


For Information Call

504-888-0386

 

October

Rivertown Halloween Bash

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Games, Trick-or-Treating, Music

Kids 13 and under

(Kenner)


For Information Call

504-468-7231

 

NOVEMBER

2010


 

November

Gretna Farmer's Market

Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm

(Art Walk 2nd Saturday of Month)

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 
November

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market

Saturday 8:30am-2pm

(Westwego)


For Information

Call

504-341-3424

Click Here to view Market

 

November

 

Pet Fest 2010

www.friendspetfest.org

11:00 .m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lafreniere Park

Presented by The Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter & Friends of the Jefferson

Animal Shelter

(Metairie)


For Information

504-838-4389

Visit Site

Accommodations

Click Here

 

November

5-7

St. Benilde Parish Festival

Games, Music, Food

(Metairie)


For Information Call
 

November

6-7

Immaculate Conception Church Parish Festival

Rides, Games, Music, Food

(Marrero)


For Information Call

504-341-9516

 

November

Laketown Fest

Live Entertainment, Food, Crafts, Fun Activities for the Kids

Click here for details

(Kenner)


For Information Call

504-468-7231

 

November

6-7

Audubon Institute's

Louisiana Swamp Fest

Audubon Zoo

(New Orleans)


For Information

Call

504-581-4629

 

November

6

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Craft Fair

St. Matthew School

(River Ridge)


For Information Call

504-737-4260

 

November

6

Fall 2009 Schedule

Craft Fair & Car/Bike Show Extravaganza

St. Joachim School

9am-6pm

Live Music, Food & Beverages

(Marrero)


For Information Call

504-341-9226

 

November 7

 

Tour de Jefferson

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Bayou Segnette State Park

Fun for Everyone, Bike Ride with

Refreshments and health tips

(Westwego)


For Information Call

504-835-3880

 

November

11

Veteran's Day Celebration

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

November

12-14

Westwego Cypress Swamp Fest

Food, Games, Entertainment

(Westwego)


For Information Call

504-341-1003

 

November

12-14

Pecan Festival

St. Rita Parish

Rides, Games, Food, & Music

(Harahan)


For Information Call

504-737-0744

 

November

12-14

Click For More Info!

Oyster Festival

St. Clement of Rome Parish

Rides, Games, Food, & Music

(Metairie)


For Information Call

504-887-7821

 

November

13 & 14

Barataria Preserve's Fall Fest

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Free Activities

Rangers lead hikes of

Bayou Coquille Trail,

Wetlands activities,

Junior Ranger activities

Barataria Preserve Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve

(Marrero, near Crown Point)


For Information Call

504-689-3690

Or

Visit

nps.gov./jela

 

November

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Fall Craft Fair

St. Edward the Confessor School

(Metairie)


For Information Call

504-888-8363

 

November

fall leaves in NC'

Craft Fair

St. Christopher School

(Metairie)


For Information

Call

504-837-6871

 

November

... Flowers ~ Fall Gardening

Craft Fair

Visitation of Our Lady Church

(Marrero)


For Information

Call

504-347-2203

 

November

fall

Craft Fair

Christ the King Church

(Terrytown)


For Information

Call

504-367-3601

 

DECEMBER

2010


 

December

Gretna Farmer's Market

Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm

(Art Walk 2nd Saturday of Month)

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 
December

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market

Saturday 8:30am-2pm

(Westwego)


For Information

Call

504-341-3424

Click Here to view Market

 

December

thru

Early January

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"Holiday in the Park"

at Lafreniere Park

Spectacular Christmas Light

Display throughout the park

Lights donated by the family of the late Al Copeland, local restaurateur, who at Christmas time was renown for his extravagant light display

(Metairie)


For Information Call

504-838-4389

 

December

 

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Christmas Village

Veterans' Park

Dusk til 9:00 p.m.

Lights, Caroling,

Entertainment & Santa

(Kenner)


For Information Call

504-468-7293

 

December

5

Christmas Tree Lighting

Celebration with Caroling & Santa

Historic Gretna

(Gretna)


For Information Call

888-4-GRETNA

 

December

6

Grand Isle 9th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program

(Grand Isle)


For Information Call

985-787-2997

 

December

Christmas Lights Insurance ...

Nutcracker Holiday Market

Pontchartrain Center

(Kenner)


For Information Call

504-465-9985

 

December

Breakfast with Santa & Photos

Puppet Show at Children's Castle

(Rivertown, Kenner)


For Information Call

504-468-7293

 

December

Santa

Breakfast with Santa

Clearview Mall

(Metairie)


For Information

Call

504-885-0202

 

December

31

Audubon Institute's

Noon Years Eve at Audubon Zoo

(New Orleans)


For Information Call

504-581-4629 

 

JANUARY

2011


 
 
THESE EVENT DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 411
New Orleans, Louisiana 70123
Phone: (504) 731-7083
Fax: (504) 731-7089
Toll Free: 1-877-572-7474

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