New Orleans Cultural Economy

New Orleans Cultural Economy Welcome to the Official page for the City Of New Orleans Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy.

07/25/2026

Recap of Taste of Africa Fest this past saturday! Join us at Culture Park as we experience great food and live performances!

Taste of Africa Fest
Culture Park

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Yesterday we welcomed a group of delegates from the Freedom 250 International Visitor Leadership Program: Cultural Herit...
07/07/2026

Yesterday we welcomed a group of delegates from the Freedom 250 International Visitor Leadership Program: Cultural Heritage Preservation and Celebration, in partnership with Global New Orleans. We we pleased to have:

Ani Ginosyan, the Artistic Director of the Karin Traditional Song and Dance Ensemble in Armenia.

Don Cornish, the Director of the National Museum of the Bahamas.

Thobejane Magagula, the Executive Director of the Babukisi Foundation of Eswatini. 

Hirofumi Ikawa, Senior Cultural Properties Specialist for the Cultural Resources Utilization Division of the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan. 

Pelea Tehumu, Senior Cultural Officer for the Ministry of Culture & Internal Affairs of Kiribati. 

Zee Young Chin, Conservator for the Leeum Museum of Art of the Republic of Korea. 

Karen Pizarro, Tourism Promotion Coordinator for the Municipal Office for Economic Development and Tourism of Durango, Mexico. 

Santosh Singh, Director/Conservator of the Stichting Surinaams Museum of Surin

07/06/2026

Recap of ESSENCE Festival this past Friday! It was a wonderful night with a live podcast with Keke Palmer and Michelle Obama, as well as Live performances from SZN4, Latto, Kehlani, and Cardi B.

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06/17/2026

Welcome to Gallier Hall!

Today we will look at some important paintings located in the building.

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City to Enforce Clear Bag Policy for Mardi Gras Parade Viewing at Gallier HallNEW ORLEANS — In response to heightened se...
02/13/2026

City to Enforce Clear Bag Policy for Mardi Gras Parade Viewing at Gallier Hall

NEW ORLEANS — In response to heightened security measures, the City of New Orleans will once again enforce a Clear Bag Policy to ensure the safety of all attendees at Gallier Hall, effective Feb. 11 through Feb. 17.



Only clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags measuring no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” will be permitted at designated venues. Additionally, small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” will be allowed. Clear backpacks and f***y packs will be permitted under this policy.



The City of New Orleans remains committed to prioritizing public safety while maintaining an enjoyable experience for all. Attendees are encouraged to plan accordingly and adhere to these guidelines to expedite security screenings.



This applies to all parade viewing at Gallier Hall.

Guests will also pass through a metal detector for entry.

As we welcome the New Year, we encourage everyone to celebrate safely. Pop out. Have fun. Be smart. ✨Celebrate New Year’...
01/01/2026

As we welcome the New Year, we encourage everyone to celebrate safely. Pop out. Have fun. Be smart. ✨
Celebrate New Year’s Eve across the city with good vibes and smart moves as we ring in the year ahead.

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545 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA
70130

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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