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Hello Katelyn,
Thank you for joining us at our June events! Together, we’re building a powerful coalition committed to restoring Canal Street as a Grand Boulevard—one that offers something for everyone!
Celebrate Canal! is driven by two major goals. First, we aim to generate strong public support for revitalizing Canal Street by hosting engaging events that bring families and residents back to this iconic corridor. We want Canal Street to once again be top-of-mind for New Orleanians—and we can’t achieve that without broad community enthusiasm.
So far, we’ve seen incredible momentum through initiatives like Windows on Canal, the Children’s Scavenger Hunt, and our Art & Architecture Tour. And we’re just getting started!
This July, we’re thrilled to partner with New Orleans Magazine for a Canal Street edition of their annual Scavenger Hunt, running from July 1–31. It’s a great way to explore Canal Street, snap some photos, and win prizes—more details are included below.
Our second, longer-term goal is to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for Canal Street. This plan will be presented to real estate developers, property owners, urban planners, market researchers, political leaders, and other key stakeholders. It will outline five major projects, attractions, or flagship stores to anchor a renewed Canal Street.
We’re building this Action Plan on the foundation of two exceptional studies—one from the Downtown Development District and one from the City Planning Commission. At our upcoming Community Meetings, we’ll share highlights from those reports and invite your input through collaborative group discussions.
Thank you for being part of this journey—we can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together.
Upcoming Events
🗓️ Scavenger Hunt – July 1–31
Celebrate Canal! is proud to be part of New Orleans Magazine’s July Scavenger Hunt. Explore Canal Street, complete fun tasks, and submit photos for a chance to win prizes—including a cash award for the top participant!
🗓️ Community Meeting on Public Safety – July 16 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Join us at the Hyatt Centric Hotel, 800 Iberville Street (discounted parking available).
• 5:00–5:30 PM – Networking
• 5:30–6:30 PM – Presentations
• 6:30–7:00 PM – Group discussion/activity
We’re honored to welcome District Attorney Jason Williams and Daniel Shanks, Director of Strategic Initiatives at NODICE, for an exciting presentation on the innovative technology driven crime reduction in New Orleans. We’ll also hear from NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, whose leadership and commitment have earned her the admiration of the city.
🗓️ Quarterly Meeting – August 1
Our next Quarterly Meeting will feature Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser as keynote speaker. He’ll share insights on how his office can support the revitalization of Canal Street and help elevate our shared vision.
We’re also excited to welcome Seth Knudsen, newly appointed President and CEO of the Downtown Development District, who will provide updates on current initiatives and opportunities for collaboration.
How can you help?
Send emails, share this newsletter, follow us on social media, and invite your friends to sign up at CelebrateCanal.com. And of course, we’d love to see you at our upcoming events.
We can’t do this without your support—and we wouldn’t want to.
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