906 Irma Thomas [Photo by Leon Morris]
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Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)
Lafayette Square, the second oldest park in the City, was founded in 1788 and was originally called “place publique.” Located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, the park is a welcoming green space for workers, residents and visitors to the City.
The Square is named after the American Revolutionary War Hero, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.
Upcoming Shows
The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, established in 2006, continues New Orleans’ historic role in making the blues and R&B among the most influential sounds in the world. The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival presents many of the top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi, plus delicious food and unique visual art. If you can't be there in person, tune in to WWOZ for the sounds and sights from this year's festival! Listen live at 90.7 FM locally or wwoz.org worldwide, or watch on our YouTube channel.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
St. Charles Ave. Stage
5:30-6:45pm Marcia Ball
7-8:30pm Irma Thomas & the Professionals
