Event listings are provided for your convenience and reference only, and may be cancelled or changed without notice or update on this web site. The sponsoring organization should be contacted directly to ensure the validity of the times, dates, and locations. Lafreniere Park and Jefferson Parish make no guarantees concerning the accuracy or completeness of this information.


6th Annual All State Sugar Bowl Lacrosse Classic
1/29/2012  
Lacrosse Tournament

To be held on Friday, Jan 27; Sat, Jan 28; and Sun, Jan 29 on the soccer fields from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm.



504-616-4623

For more information, please visit: www.fonolax.com


Lafreniere Bark Ribbon Cutting
1/7/2012   11:00 am
Ribbon cutting for the new Dog Park

Join us as we officially open the new 5-acre Dog Park located on the north side of Lafreniere Park. There will be a Costume Contest for the Best Dressed Pet Sports Fan, Pet Demonstrations, Adoptable pets from the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter and lots more! Kick off begins at 11:00 am and will continue until 2:30 pm. For updated info visit www.JeffersonSPCA.org.


3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie 70003


Holiday In The Park - Dec 2 2011 to Jan 1, 2012
1/1/2012   Dusk
Christmas Light Display

OPENS FRIDAY, DEC 2 THRU SUN, JAN 1 - More than a dozen new lighted displays added to compliment the displays donated by the Al Copeland Family. Open Sun thru Thurs from 5:30 pm to 9:45 pm and Fri and Sat from 5:30 pm to 11:45 pm. Entrance fee: $3 per vehicle. Downs Blvd entrance CLOSED at 5:00 pm. Vehicles must enter the park only from W. Napoleon Ave and exit on Veterans Blvd or W. Napoleon.

Downs Blvd entrance will be closed at 5:00 pm - Enter only from W. Napoleon. Entrance fee $3 per vehicle

Lafreniere Park
3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie 70003
504-838-4389


Snow Day at Lafreniere
12/17/2011   9:30 am

Returns for the kids - Bigger and better than ever! Located in the area between shelters 7 & 8 (near the Carousel) for children 12 & younger! Free admission to "snow" area - Beginning at 5:30 pm, there will be a $3 per vehicle charge to enter Holiday In The Park.

Lafreniere Park Carousel Area

504-838-4389


New Orleans Champions Cup
11/6/2011  
Soccer Tournament

Held Friday, Nov 4; Saturday, Nov 5; and Sunday, Nov 6. For information, contact info@chicagofirejuniorslouisiana.com for call 465-8224

Lafreniere Park Soccer Fields
3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie 70003
504-465-8224

For more information, please visit: www.chicagofirejuniorslouisiana.com


Park-A-Boo 2011
10/28/2011  
Children's Halloween Event

Fri, Oct 28 - 5-8:30 PM; Sat, Oct 29 - 1:00-8:30 PM; Sun, Oct 30 - 2:00-5:30 PM Primarily for children 13 & under to participate in trick-or-treating, games, face painting, or visit the slightly scary "Boo House". Admission: Under 3 - Free; CHILD (ages 3 to12) - $5.00; ADULT (ages 13 to adult) - $7.00 Visit their website at www.park-a-boo.com or call Sal at 504-452-0658 or Ira at 467-2713

Lafreniere Park Pavilion
3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie 70003

For more information, please visit:


Live at Lafreniere w/ Rockin Dopsie
10/20/2011   6:00 pm
Thursday Concert Series

Come enjoy music in the Park and best of all - admission is FREE! Concessions available. Oct 20 - Rockin Dopsie

Lafreniere Park Pavilion


Live at Lafreniere w/ Category 6
10/13/2011   6:00 pm
Thursday Concert Series

Come enjoy music in the Park and best of all - admission is FREE! Concessions available. Oct 13 - Category 6; Oct 20 - Rockin Dopsie

Lafreniere Park Pavilion


Live at Lafreniere w/ Chee Weez
10/6/2011   6:00 pm
Thursday Concert Series

Come enjoy music in the Park and best of all - admission is FREE! Concessions available. Oct 6 - Chee Weez; Oct 13 - Category 6; Oct 20 - Rockin Dopsie

Lafreniere Park Pavilion


Live at Lafreniere w/ Amanda Shaw
9/29/2011   6:00 pm
Thursday Concert Series

Come enjoy music in the Park and best of all - admission is FREE! Concessions available. Sept 29 - Amanda Shaw; Oct 6 - Chee Weez; Oct 13 - Category 6; Oct 20 - Rockin Dopsie

Lafreniere Park Pavilion


Live at Lafreniere w/ The Yat Pack
9/22/2011   6:00 pm
Thursday Concert Series

Come enjoy music in the Park and best of all - admission is FREE! Concessions available. Sept 22 - The Yat Pack; Sept 29 - Amanda Shaw; Oct 6 - Chee Weez; Oct 13 - Category 6; Oct 20 - Rockin Dopsie

Lafreniere Park Pavilion
3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie 70003
504-828-4389


Live at Lafreniere w/ Bucktown All Stars
9/15/2011   6:00 pm
Thursday Concert Series

Come enjoy music in the Park and best of all - admission is FREE! Concessions available. Sept 15 - The Bucktown All Stars; Sept 22 - The Yat Pack; Sept 29 - Amanda Shaw; Oct 6 - Chee Weez; Oct 13 - Category 6; Oct 20 - Rockin Dopsie

Lafreniere Park Pavilion


Who Dat Safe Community Coalition
7/10/2011   2:00 pm

A combination of safety-focused organiations who are joining forces to make the roads safer in Jefferson, Orleans, and surrounding areas. This is a family oriented event that offers demonstrations, giveaways, etc.

For mofe info contact Ellis Cattan at 504-866-0520 or Claude Maher at 504-888-7618.

Lafreniere Park Meadow area


Uncle Sam Jam
7/3/2011   3-11 PM
Food, Music, and Fireworks

The annual "Uncle Sam Jam" is July 3 and will feature food & beverage concessions, music, and fireworks display. 3:00-5:00 pm music by It's a Spider's Thing w/Behlar Brothers "DJ"; 5:00-7:00 pm will be music by Ghost Town; 7:00-9:00 pm will be music by the New Orleans Concert Bank; 9:00-9:20 PM - FIREWORKS DISPLAY; and 9:20-11:00 pm - The Yat Pack! Don't forget your blanket or lawn chairs! Come enjoy the evening under the stars!

This is a FREE event!

Lafreniere Park
3000 Downs Blvd. Metairie, LA


Lafreniere Park Concert
5/25/2011   6:00 pm
LA Philharmonic Orchestra Concert

Bring family and friends to enjoy this FREE concert! Music: Smith: The Star Spangled Banner Strauss: Overture to Die Fledermaus & Thunder and Lightning Polka Sousa: Semper Fidelis Steffe: Battle Hymn of the Republic Wiliams: Suite from Star Wars INTERMISSION: Rodgers: The Sound of Music Williams: Adventures on Earth from E.T. Various: Tribute to Pete Fountain Tchaikovsky: 1812 Sousa: Stars and Stripes forever

Rain date: Thurs., May 26 at 6:00 pm

Lafreniere Park Pavilion


Frisbee Golf Tournament
3/17/2011   8AM
Disk Golf Tournament

Visit www.noteamdiscgolf.com for details which will be available in January 2012.

Lafreniere Park Frisbee Course

This event is sponsored by:


Pet Fest 2010
11/14/2010   11 am
Pet adoptions, education, and FUN for you and your pet!

Pet Fest will feature hundreds of adoptable pets from over 30 shelter/rescue groups, the Pet Health Watch area featuring local veterinarians, Pet Market Place with the latest in pet products/services, pet demonstrations & activities, delicious food and live music. For more information contact info@FriendsPetFest.org or call 504-883-8277.

Lafreniere Park
3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie 70003
504-883-8277

For more information, please visit:


Lymphoma/Leukemia Walk
10/9/2010  



504-837-0945


Loyola Cross Country
9/11/2010  




Loyola Cross Country
9/11/2010  




Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Day
10/17/2009  

View their fleet of land, air and water vehicles.




Outreach Fest
7/10/2009  
Latin Music Festival

Lafreniere Park
3000 Downs Blvd. Metairie, LA


Become a Saint
6/1/2009   8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Football Training Camp

The purpose of the Become a Saint camp is to teach the campers how to develop their spiritual life through football. This objective is two-fold. It is to teach the campers how to develop their inner character and to teach the basic skills of Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Running Backs, and Tight Ends.

This camp is for students in the 6th - 8th grade. All campers must register by April 30, 2009. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Lafreniere Park
Metairie, LA
(504) 582-1972

For more information, please visit: Become A Saint

This event is sponsored by: Fellowship of Christian Athletes