Weekend Picks: Time to celebrate mom!
The year is flying by! It's almost the middle of May and Mother's Day is upon us.
by Mary Staes
May 7, 2019
The year is flying by! It’s almost the middle of May and Mother’s Day is upon us.
Here are our picks this weekend!
Fri. May 10, 2019
What: Movies in the Park: The Wiz
When: 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Where: St. Roch Park
Price: Free
This week’s movie in the park from NORDC features a superstar mom, Diana Ross, in the 1978 classic The Wiz. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a few snacks. Click here for more information.
What: Mother’s Day Cake Decorating Party
When: 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Where: Sucré Lakeside
Price: $50
Want to put your own touch on an edible creation for mom? Funfetti cake serves as the canvas for your art. Click here for more information.
What: Freddie’s Chicken N’ Waffles celebrates 90 Days
When: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: 3518 Kabel Drive, New Orleans, LA, 70131
Price: $1
Don’t know about the new chicken and waffles spot on the Westbank? Well, here’s your chance to find out what it’s hitting for! Freddie’s is offering $1 all their waffles for a dollar to celebrate their first 90 days. Click here for more information.
Sat. May 11, 2019
What: Krewe of Turtles Parade
When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Brennan’s Restaurant
Price: Free
This annual parade commemorates the 2015 return of the the 10 turtles that inhabit the restaurant’s courtyard pond after being displaced for 19 months. It’s been dubbed the “slowest second line on Earth.” Click here for route information.
What: Magazine Street Champagne Stroll
When: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Magazine Street
Price: Free
Because what mom doesn’t love shopping? This sip and shop is free to participate in and brings a crowd to Magazine Street for sales promotional sales and art and trunk shows. Click here for a list of participating stores.
Sun. May 12, 2019
What: Dog Days on the Bayou
When: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Bayou Paddlesports
Price: Half off rental rates
Need to practice your paddling before Bayou Boogaloo later this month? Bring your furry friend and get half off rental rates for the day. Click here for more information.
What: Downtown Super Sunday
When: Noon
Where: Bayou St. John
Price: Free
After being postponed due to weather, Downtown Super Sunday is one of the last times to see the Mardi Gras Indians in one place. Click here for more information.
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