NEW ORLEANS — The Office of Human Rights & Equity is celebrating the resounding success of the Crescent City ID Program launch event, held on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Treme Recreation Community Center. The kickoff drew an enthusiastic crowd of residents from across the city, demonstrating strong community support for this new initiative designed to ensure all residents have access to a secure, City-issued identification card, expand access to vital City services, and strengthen the local economy.
The event featured music, giveaways, and a city and community resource fair, all highlighting the program’s commitment to inclusion and civic pride. Many residents successfully completed their Crescent City ID applications on-site and received their new IDs — which double as a New Orleans Public Library card, a NORD recreation card, and provide discounts at participating local businesses.
“We’re proud to see so many residents embrace the Crescent City ID, and even prouder to see our local businesses join us in supporting this initiative,” said Kahlida Lloyd, Director of the Office of Human Rights & Equity.
“This turnout proves just how important this program is for our community. The launch was only the first step — now we’re bringing the Crescent City ID to neighborhoods across the city through our mobile pop-up events,” said Daisy Reyes-Cabral, Crescent City ID Program Manager.
Mobile Pop-Up Events Coming to Neighborhoods Across the City
To meet the overwhelming demand, the City will host a series of Mobile Pop-Up Events throughout September to bring Crescent City ID application services directly to residents in neighborhoods citywide.
Upcoming Mobile Pop-Up Events:
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Monday, Sept. 8
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rosa F. Keller Library – 4300 Broad St
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Thursday, Sept. 11
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
CrescentCare – 1631 Elysian Fields Ave
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Tuesday, Sept. 16
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Main Library – 219 Loyola Ave
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Friday, Sept. 19
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Bridge House Thrift Store – 4243 Earhart Blvd
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Thursday, Sept. 25
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Algiers Regional Library – 3014 Holiday Dr
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Tuesday, Sept. 30
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Joe W. Brown Recreation Center (NORD) – 5601 Read Blvd
About the Program
The Crescent City ID Program is open to all Orleans Parish residents ages 10 and up and provides a secure, City-issued ID recognized by City departments, partner organizations, and participating businesses.
Business Participation Invitation
Local businesses interested in participating in the Crescent City ID Program and offering discounts to cardholders are encouraged to email crescentcityid@nola.gov. Businesses of all sizes are welcome to join this growing community initiative and support residents across New Orleans.
Featured Local Business Partners Include:
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St. Noir Café: Daily Grind
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Jamaican Jerk House: Cuisines
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Melba’s Poboy: Cuisines
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JusTini’s: Cuisines
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Prytania Theatre at Canal Place: Entertainment
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JAMNOLA (Joy Art Music - New Orleans): Culture & Creativity
Residents can explore benefits, participating businesses, view the full mobile pop-up event calendar, and book appointments for non-event days by visiting:
👉 nola.gov/crescentcityid