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February 6, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Office of Nighttime Economy and Louisiana Department of Health Host Harm Reduction Pop-Ups for Nightlife and Hospitality Workers

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Office of Nighttime Economy, in coordination with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), will host harm reduction pop-ups in the lobby of Gallier Hall on Monday, February 9, and Tuesday, February 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

These pop-ups are designed to support nightlife business operators and hospitality workers with the tools, training, and knowledge needed to respond effectively in emergencies as the city prepares for the upcoming parade season. Attendees will be able to pick up free harm reduction supplies, including naloxone (commonly known by the brand name Narcan), a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, as well as fentanyl test strips, which can be used to detect the presence of fentanyl in substances. The Office of Nighttime Economy will also have a limited supply of drink test strips available and informational signage for venues to post, reinforcing overdose prevention, patron safety, and emergency response awareness in nightlife and hospitality settings.

October 27, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS RELEASES FIRST-EVER NIGHTTIME ECONOMY STRATEGIC PLAN

New plan establishes a roadmap to strengthen and sustain New Orleans’ after-dark economy through coordination, policy, and partnership.

September 8, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Office of Nighttime Economy Announces Block 3 of Music Census Sessions in Partnership with The Ella Project and New Orleans Public Library

The City of New Orleans Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy, in partnership with The Ella Project and the New Orleans Public Library, today announced details for Block 3 of the Music Census Sessions, a free public education series designed to provide musicians and music industry professionals with the tools and knowledge to strengthen their careers. 

August 18, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Partners with Loyola University to Launch “Tune-Up Grant Program” to Support Sound Management in New Orleans Music Venues

The City of New Orleans Office of Nighttime Economy today announced the official launch of the Tune-Up Grant Program, a new initiative that supports live music venues in improving sound quality and reducing neighborhood noise concerns, while creating career-building opportunities for emerging music industry professionals studying in New Orleans. 

July 17, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR’S OFFICE OF NIGHTTIME ECONOMY LAUNCHES DRINK TEST STRIP DISTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT SAFER NIGHTLIFE

The City of New Orleans Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy (ONE) has launched a new harm reduction initiative to distribute free drink test strips and safety signage to bars, music venues, and other late-night establishments across the city. 

December 12, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Launches "Music Census Sessions" to Support Local Music Community

The City of New Orleans Office of Nighttime Economy, in partnership with The Ella Project and the New Orleans Public Library, is excited to announce the launch of Music Census Sessions, a free year-long series of professional development workshops, roundtables, and networking events for the New Orleans music community. 

September 6, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Office of Nighttime Economy Seeks to Expand Safe and Affordable Parking for Local Hospitality Workers and Culture-Bearers

The City of New Orleans today announced that the Office of Nighttime Economy (ONE) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to inform the creation of an Affordable Parking Program designed to support workers in the service, hospitality and cultural sectors.  

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.  

August 19, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Music Census Report Released: Opportunities to Support Local Music Revealed

The Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy (ONE), in collaboration with a coalition of local partners, including OffBeat Magazine, The Ella Project, New Orleans Musician's Clinic, Preservation Hall Foundation and StayLocal New Orleans, is excited to unveil the results of the 2024 New Orleans Music Census. This comprehensive community-led study, conducted from May to June of this year, gathered 1,504 responses from individuals across the New Orleans metropolitan area who are involved in various aspects of the music industry. The findings are now available for public exploration at nolamusiccensus.org. 

August 8, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Reminds Businesses of Parklet Permit

The City of New Orleans today announced that it is now accepting applications for the Parklet Permit. The Parklet Permit builds upon the economic development opportunity created by the City of New Orleans’ nearly four-year Pilot Parklet Program that introduced parklets as an innovative means to safely attract customers to bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.