News & Announcements

November 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR’S OFFICE OF CULTURAL ECONOMY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY PAUSE OF GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM IN 2026

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy (OCE) has announced a temporary pause of the Cultural Economy Funding Program for the Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Cycle. The decision comes amid ongoing Citywide budget constraints and impending budget cuts for 2026.

October 31, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ISSUES FILM NOTICE FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN THE 4500 BLOCK OF N. RAMPART ST.

The City of New Orleans today announced that Get Da Bag Productions, LLC will be filming in the 4500 block of N. Rampart St. on Monday, Nov. 3, and Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

October 22, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR’S MARDI GRAS ADVISORY COUNCIL ISSUES NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING

The Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council (MMGAC) today announced that it will hold an Advisory Council meeting. All MMGAC board meetings are open to the public. All efforts will be made to provide for observation and input by members of the public. 

July 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

**UPDATED** CITY TO HOLD UPCOMING MAYOR’S MARDI GRAS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

 The Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council (MMGAC) will host a public meeting on Thursday, July 24 at 5 pm. Updates will be provided by multiple City departments and agencies. All MMGAC board meetings are open to the public.  All efforts will be made to provide for observation and input by attendees.

April 9, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR’S OFFICE OF CULTURAL ECONOMY ANNOUNCES FREDERICK “WOOD” DELAHOUSSAYE AS NEW DIRECTOR

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy (OCE) today announced the appointment of Frederick “Wood” Delahoussaye as its new Director. The announcement was made during OCE’s Q1 Press Conference last Wednesday, where Mayor LaToya Cantrell and OCE leaders emphasized the importance of cultural investment following major economic milestones from the successful celebrations of Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras 2025.

March 21, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ISSUES FILM NOTICE FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES OF ALGIERS POINT

The City of New Orleans today announced that Bluefin Tuna, LLC will be filming in the Algiers Point neighborhood on Thursday, March 27.

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.

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.

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.

September 5, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

CITY WELCOMES TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR NEW ORLEANS OCT. 25, 26 & 27