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January 14, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City Opens Registration for Mardi Gras 2025 Permit Lottery

NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans Department of Finance Bureau of Revenue today announced its 2025 Mardi Gras Lottery, which will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Milne Recreation Center, located at 5420 Franklin Ave.

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November 1, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

The NOLA Walk of Fame Unveils Engraved Fleur-de-lis to Honor New Orleans' Distinguished Contributors

The City of New Orleans announced the launch of the NOLA Walk of Fame, a new 501(c)(3) organization aimed at preserving and promoting New Orleans’ dynamic history by honoring its most influential figures.

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November 1, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS WELCOMES LIL WEEZYANA FEST 2024

Mayor LaToya Cantrell will honor the New Orleans native, record executive, producer, and artist for his career achievements, and cultural and community contributions. The Mayor will present Lil Wayne with a Key to the City and New Orleans Entertainment Ambassador Master P will present a Career Achievement Award to Lil Wayne on Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center.

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August 30, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

PERCY "MASTER P" MILLER NAMED AS CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ENTERTAINMENT AMBASSADOR

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today was joined by State Representative Candace Newell, Councilman Eugene Green, Director of the Office of Cultural Economy Lisa Alexis, Director of the Office Economic Development Jeff Schwartz, Interim Director of Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy Michael Ince, and several other City leaders to announce Businessman and Music Mogul Percy “Master P” Miller as the City of New Orleans Entertainment Ambassador.  

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August 16, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy Announces Super Bowl LIX Opportunities for Artists and Cultural Businesses

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy (OCE) today announced a special opportunity for New Orleans artists and cultural businesses to collaborate with Super Bowl LIX. Professionals in the cultural and creative industries are encouraged to respond to the call for interest form and submit their contact information, which will be added to the Cultural Economy Directory. OCE will share this information with the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Super Bowl leadership and NFL-affiliated stakeholders.

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April 10, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Public Safety Preparations for French Quarter Fest, Issues Traffic and Transportation Reminders

The City of New Orleans today announced the public safety measures in place ahead of French Quarter Festival, which is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to New Orleans. Residents are encouraged to prepare for heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic and to celebrate safely throughout the weekend.   

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September 15, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund, New Orleans & Company Announce 2nd Annual "NOLA x NOLA" Music Series

The City of New Orleans today announced the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF), in partnership with New Orleans & Company, 3090 x 3090 LLC and a proactive coalition of New Orleans entertainment focused nightclubs and music venues, will kick off "NOLA x NOLA" starting Sept. 23, with special performances scheduled through Oct. 9, 2022. To date, there are more than 50 venues and 300 musical performances around New Orleans over the 16-day festival.

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August 19, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR CANTRELL, NEW ORLEANS TOURISM AND CULTURAL FUND RETURN FOR QUARTER TWO UPDATE ON GRANTS, ELEVATION SERIES AND UPCOMING INITIATIVES

Mayor LaToya Cantrell yesterday was joined by Mayor for a Day essay contest winner Declan Samuelson, and the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) provided a quarterly update on grants awarded since May and discussed the impact of hotel occupancy taxes on the fund's mission.