There is limited street parking near and around City Park. Please be aware of any signs restricting parking. Overnight parking, walking, sleeping, camping by individuals or groups is prohibited within the confines of City Park. Also, parking on the Bayou or the Neutral Ground (median) is illegal and you will be towed.
article below adapted from an article by Roberta Grove.
The party is staged on the grounds of the historic Pitot House on the banks of scenic Bayou St. John. On Saturday, October 25th, the site will be transformed to accommodate the anticipated 400-plus costumed supporters of one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Nearly two dozen local restaurants will be charged with the task of feeding the revelers and not one, but two bands will be on tap to entertain.
First up on the stage will be the group Lips and the Trips followed by Walter “Wolfman” Washington who will close the night out.
The mostly local crowd will embrace the night’s theme with a colorful costume display that reflects the artistic flair that is characteristic of Faubourg St. John residents. In fact, much of the artwork up for bids in the silent auction will be provided by artists who live and work within the neighborhood.
Faubourg St. John was established as a neighborhood in 1708. Today, more than 4,000 residents call it home. Within the 75-block area that defines the area, you’ll discover a diverse selection of New Orleans restaurants, historic architecture, abundant green space, and an easy pace to enjoy local culture.
Don’t miss Voodoo on the Bayou this year. For more information on the Faubourg St. John neighborhood and all of the wonderful events that the association produces throughout the year, visit www.fsjna.org.
Dear Neighbor,
As you may be aware, the 16th annual Voodoo Music + Arts Experience takes place on October 31 – November 2, 2014, at City Park’s Festival Grounds. This year’s event should be an exciting mix of music, art, food and entertainment that thrills locals and visitors from across the country.
As a valued neighbor of City Park, we want to provide you with some information about the event. Our doors open each day at 10:30am and we close at 11:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 9:00pm on Sunday. In the days leading up to Voodoo, certain portions of City Park will be closed so that construction of site elements can be done safely without risk to the general public. To avoid any unnecessary disruption of the area, we are not making any request for closure of public streets around City Park. We will have law enforcement personnel stationed around the Park to ensure a safe environment for patrons and neighbors. Our goal is to have the entire City Park site cleared and open to the public by Saturday, November 8, 2014.
To further our goal of being a good neighbor, we have established two contact methods for anyone who has concerns regarding the event, including any sound questions. Please call 504-717-4250 and a member of our team will log your call and if necessary, dispatch our Sound Monitoring team to your location to take sound level measurements (dB readings). You may also email [email protected] for such questions. If you need the OPSO or Department of Public Works to tow a vehicle that may be blocking your driveway, please call 504-274-1442.
We aim to provide another world class event for the City of New Orleans, and hope that you will join us at City Park for what promises to be a spectacular weekend.
Sincerely,
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience