Bonfire Press Release
For Immediate Release: Dec. 30, 2009 Contact: Virginia Blanque (504) 416-1429 Who knew that the New Year’s Baby had elves? The Mid-City Bonfire was saved, a decades old tradition which city officials had threaten to quash this year, after a small band of Mid-Citizens dedicated themselves to finding a solution the city would approve. The [...]
Bonfire Update
The City of New Orleans has approved the bonfire and both citizens and businesses have volunteered to make this event safe and enjoyable for everyone. MCNO is not the official sponsor of this event, but we will post details here the morning of December 31 (or sooner if possible).
New Year's Eve Bonfire
MCNO has been informed that the City of New Orleans is taking steps to prevent the New Year’s Eve Bonfire (typically in the 4200 Block of Orleans Avenue), due to the risk to public safety and violation of a number of City codes. An informational session will be jointly hosted by NOPD, NOFD, and Parks [...]
Streetscape Project Meeting for Tulane Ave. at Jeff Davis
There will be a City of New Orleans Office of Recovery and Development public meeting with Mid-City community residents regarding the Tulane Ave. @ Jeff. Davis streetscape project. On Thursday December 11, 2008 at 6:30pm – 8:00pm at the First United Methodist Church, 3401 Canal Street (Canal at Jeff. Davis) Minister Shaun Davis, Pastor. Lavon [...]
