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Fall in Legacy Park
Downtown NOLA’s newest green space offers a series of events
Legacy Park in Downtown NOLA hosts events for everyone. Located at 730 Baronne St., Legacy Park is an ideal destination for a day outdoors. All CDC safety guidelines will be followed. Social distancing will be required, and masks must be worn.
CHECK OUT SOME OF THE RECENT EVENTS IN LEGACY PARK!
2020 Fall Wellness Series
The Downtown Development District would like to thank all of our partners: November Project Co-Leaders, Footprints to Fitness, and Move Ya Brass for participating in the Fall Wellness Series in Legacy Park!
CELEBRATE NEW ORLEANS MASKING INDIAN CULTURE
The New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network in collaboration with the DDD partnered to host a series of events that celebrated New Orleans’ authentic urban culture in the heart of Downtown. The third event highlighted the rich culture and history of New Orleans Masking Indian culture – featuring an Ambassador of New Orleans Masking Indian Culture, Chief Shaka Zulu hails as a leading figure in the New Orleans African American Carnival Traditions.
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COOL SPOT
Guests at the September event enjoyed cool treats, such as summery non-alcoholic drinks by Victory Bar, ice cream from Quintin, and Italian ice from Sunset Slush. Children were able to get in on the fun by playing in the green space and decorating their own fans to help “beat the heat.”
Created and Produced by the Creative Alliance of New Orleans
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BLOOMS & BEATS
Blooms & Beats was designed to celebrate the fall planting season with demonstrations by experts and seedling giveaways. An African drumming interactive performance entertained youth and adults. Fall-themed cookies and treats, as well as apple cider, were available. Younger children were able to get creative at the kids’ table, where they colored pictures with Halloween and Autumn themes.
Created and Produced by the Creative Alliance of New Orleans
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COMEDY NIGHT
Local comedians performed stand-up routines in the park! Thanks to those who came out and enjoyed some laughs from comedians: Amanda G, Geneva Joy, Jeff DeRoven, Ashleigh Branch, and music from Thomas Jones.
MOVIE NIGHT
The Downtown Development District hosted Fall Movie Night in Legacy Park! Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy a free showing of Free Birds!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
About Legacy Park
Legacy Park is a new green space in the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood in Downtown New Orleans (730 Baronne St). The Legacy Park Project is a partnership among Downtown Development District, International High School New Orleans, NOLA Public Schools, American Society of Landscape Architects, Groundwork New Orleans, generous sponsors, and Downtown businesses and residents. It transformed a portion of the IHSNO parking lot into a shared green space serving both the students and the surrounding community. The beautifully designed park incorporates storm water management features, an outdoor classroom with a flexible lawn and shaded outdoor seating.
