DOWNTOWN EVENTS

You Inspire Me

Stella Jones Gallery 201 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA

Charly Palmer ~ Cey Adams Exhibition: August 1 – September 28, 2022 Opening: August 6 and August 13, 2022 - Artists will be in attendance During August and September 2022 Stella Jones Gallery presents two dynamic contemporary artists who focus on the social, political and cultural times in which we live. Charly Palmer often uses...

Free

Board of Commissioners Special Meeting 8.10.2022

DDD Ronald Gardner Board Room 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 3912, New Orleans, LA

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING (In Person) Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:00 AM DDD Ronald E. Gardner Board Room 201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 3912 AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Call for Public Input Cards IV. Public Comments V. Resolution to Approve Contract for Event Management for Holiday...

Finance Committee Meeting 8.31.2022

DDD Ronald Gardner Board Room 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 3912, New Orleans, LA

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, August 31, 2022 3:00PM DDD Ronald Gardner Board Room 201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 3912 AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Call for Public Input Cards IV. Public Comments V. Approval of July 27, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes – Action Item VI. Approval of...

Executive Committee Meeting 8.31.2022

DDD Ronald Gardner Board Room 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 3912, New Orleans, LA

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, August 31, 2022 4:00PM DDD Ronald Gardner Board Room 201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 3912 AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Call for Public Input Cards IV. Public Comments V. Approval of July 27, 2022, Executive Committee Meeting Minutes – Action Item VI. Approval of...

Ritz-Carlton Holiday Ribbon Cutting Reception

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans 921 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA

The Ritz-Carlton gets their festivities started with the unveiling of their elaborate holiday decorations and a reception in their third-floor lobby. Guests are invited to stop by, enjoy holiday refreshments and appearances by Papa Noel and the Victory Belles.

Free

Lighting of Canal Street

Canal Place Plaza | Entrance at foot of Canal Street 333 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA

The Downtown Development District— along with Santa, city officials, and Downtown business leaders— invites everyone to join us at Canal Place (333 Canal Street) as we officially kick off the holiday season with the Lighting of Canal Street. The lights will officially turn on at 5:30PM.

Free

Riverwalk Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Riverwalk Outlets 500 Port of New Orleans PL., New Orleans, LA

Join Riverwalk Outlets for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Spanish Plaza. Witness the illumination of a beautifully decorated 30-foot tree and celebrate the start of the holiday season with music, beignets from Café Du Monde and an appearance from special holiday guests. In partnership with the Downtown Development District, this event will culminate...

Free

Christmas Tree Lighting at the Riverwalk Outlets

Riverwalk Outlets 500 Port of New Orleans PL., New Orleans, LA

Santa, Mrs. Clause, Elves and Sugar Plums will be on hand to help light up the Christmas Tree on Spanish Plaza! Once the tree is lit all the holiday dignitaries will be available for photos in front of the Riverwalk Christmas Tree at the photobooth. Be sure to stop by and get your keepsake holiday...

Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Canal Place

Canal Place Plaza | Entrance at foot of Canal Street 333 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA

The Downtown Development District along with Santa, city officials and downtown business leaders invite everyone to join us at Canal Place as we officially kick off the holiday season with the lighting of Canal Street! Choir Begins at 4:30pm. We will “Flip the Switch” and turn on the lights at 5:30pm.

Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade

Caesars Superdome 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA

This annual parade will roll through Downtown on Thanksgiving Day to celebrate the holiday and mark the start of this year’s Bayou Classic weekend. Make Downtown a part of your Thanksgiving and stop in to see the amazing floats and share in fun times.

Free

Holiday Tea at Le Salon

Le Salon at Windsor Court 300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA

If you’re looking to truly experience the seasonal grandeur, there’s no better time than during the traditional pastime of Holiday Tea in Le Salon at Windsor Court. Don’t miss this elegant holiday tradition complete with delicate tea sandwiches, and holiday-themed scones and desserts. Reservations are required. 

$55 – $80