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Fall in Legacy Park
Downtown NOLA’s newest green space offers a series of events
Throughout the fall season Legacy Park in Downtown NOLA is hosting a series of events for everyone. From fitness to arts and culture to simply relaxing, Legacy Park, located at 730 Baronne St., is an ideal destination for a day outdoors. Below is a list of events scheduled for the fall season provided by the Downtown Development District.
2020 Fall Wellness Series
Now – Friday, October 30
Registration Required
Maximum Participation Limited to 14 Persons per Workout
CDC Guidelines will be Adhered to
The Downtown Development District and our Partners: November Project Co-Leaders, Footprints to Fitness, and Move Ya Brass are working out in Legacy Park. Participants MUST register by emailing kmarshall@downtownnola.com PRIOR to each class. Please include name, email, and desired class.
One class per week streamed live through the ‘Embrace the Culture’ Virtual Series courtesy of The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy.
Mondays
6:30am – 7:30am
Fitness with November Project Co-Leaders
Wednesdays
7:30am – 8:30am
Yoga with Footprints to Fitness
Fridays
7:30am – 8:30am
Cardio with Move Ya Brass
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
Click here to view photos of the event!
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
CELEBRATE NEW ORLEANS MASKING INDIAN CULTURE
November 5
The New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network in collaboration with the DDD have partnered to host a series of events that celebrate New Orleans’ authentic urban culture in the heart of Downtown. The third event will highlight 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.
Click here for more information.
GIVING THANKS
December 5
The park will be decked out in holiday style as the Giving Thanks theme takes over. A gift swap, where people who bring a new unwrapped toy may take home an art item created by young artists. Carolers will offer the sounds of the upcoming holiday season, and winter-y snacks and hot chocolate will be sold by local vendors.
Created and Produced by the Creative Alliance of New Orleans
All CDC safety guidelines will be followed. Social distancing will be required, and masks must be worn.
About Legacy Park
Legacy Park is a new green space in the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood in Downtown New Orleans. 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.
