First NBC Bank, Algiers Development District, Algiers Development Corporation, and the Joint Development Committee are pleased to present the Third Annual Algiers Fest on Saturday, October 7, 2017. This event celebrating the military, police and our community, takes place at Federal City in Algiers from 11:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. The family- friendly festival is free and open to the public and will feature live music, local art vendors, food trucks, drinks, and an array of children’s activities for all ages.
“We are thrilled to be bringing this festival to the Algiers Community for the second year in a row! There is something really wonderful about coming together to celebrate our unique community, our military, police, and local artists all in one place. Kathy Lynn Honaker, Manager for the Algiers Development Corporation added: “With an incredible line-up of entertainment, children activities and great food and music, come out and join us at this year’s celebration. Let the fun begin!”
Many local art vendors and businesses have been invited to set up booths with artwork and other items for sale. To honor the military, there will be hourly raffle giveaways to active duty military personnel. The music kicks off at 11am and continues until 7:00 p.m., with DJ Captain Charles entertaining between sets. See below for the full lineup:
The 2017 Line up
Marine Corps Band New Orleans 11:00am-11:30pm
Little Freddie King 12:00pm-1:00pm
The Soul Rebels 1:30pm-2:30pm
Geno Delafose and French Rocking Boogie 3:00pm-4:00pm
The Victory Belles 4:20pm-4:50pm
Jon Cleary w/ special guest Walter Wolfman Washington 5:40pm -7:00pm
WHAT: 2017 Algiers Fest
WHEN: Saturday, October 7 – 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
WHEN: Saturday, October 7 – 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Federal City, 2500 General Meyer Ave at Shirley Drive
MORE INFO: FREE & open to the public! All ages, family friendly. No outside food or beverage.
About the Algiers Development District
The Algiers Development District of the City of New Orleans is a special taxing district (TIF)created by state legislation. The special taxing district is comprised of all territory within the fifteenth ward (Algiers) of Orleans Parish, State of Louisiana. The district has been designated as a local redevelopment authority for Federal City military base realignment purposes and has been authorized to incur debt, including revenue bonds from revenue sources for its enumerated purposes.
About New Orleans Federal City
Comprised of 156 acres, Federal City is a public-private mixed-use development located on the former Naval Support Activity (NSA) New Orleans and offers a mix of administrative, commercial, R&D, residential, and recreational opportunities. The property has approximately 800,000 square feet of existing structures available for adaptive reuse, as well as significant open space for build-to-suit facilities.
http://nolafederalcity.com/
