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October 24, 2025

New Orleans East Hospital:

Night Out at NOEH

Map of Lake Forest Blvd. from Mayo Road to Gannon Canal showing cultural districts, proposed cultural districts, landmarks, and routes with labels and icons.

Download Proposed Map of Lake Forest Cultural District

Download 2025 LA Office of Cultural Districts APPLICATION SUBMISSION

An art display room with tables covered in greencloths, showcasing framed artwork of aquatic animals, including fish, crabs, and underwater scenes, with large windows letting in natural light.

People Program Art Exhibition of Louisiana Nature! People Program NOLA provides seniors with creative ways to stay active and connected at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center.

A metal public art sculpture featuring a diamond shape with cut-out patterns, surrounded by tall palm trees against a blue sky with some clouds, near a street with traffic lights and buildings.

“Risen” sits 22 ft tall on Read Blvd. and honors the lives of Carol Denise McNair, Cynthia Wesley, Addie Mae Collins, and Carole Robertson—the four young girls killed in the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham.

A meeting with three women and one man around a table, with a large map in the foreground. The woman on the right is using a tablet, and the man in the background is sitting at the head of the table.

Scottmoore Architects’ Interns drafted the Proposed District Map.

Colorful vintage carousel with decorated horses and illuminated lights at night.

A cheerful girl standing on a grassy field with her arms outstretched, smiling broadly, with trees and a park in the background.

Ms. Tangeyon Wall with Friends of Joe W. Brown Park stands in the historic new carousel location to be installed in 2026.

A circular projection of Earth on the floor of a planetarium with rows of theater seats and a domed ceiling.

Entrance to Audubon Louisiana Nature Center with a concrete sign, leafless trees, a walkway, and a building with a sloped metal roof.

Two people, a woman in a cream suit and a man in dark clothing, are talking outdoors under a leafy tree with city buildings in the background.

A person riding a bicycle on a sidewalk, seen through tall trees with green foliage in a park-like setting.

A tree-lined Lake Forest Blvd. has bike lanes. and a walking path for leisure activities.

People gathered for a formal event in a modern, high-rise banquet hall with large windows showing a cityscape and green trees outside.

Executive Plaza Skyline Event Hall 11th Floor Eastern View

Children gather around tables at an indoor educational exhibit, with a forest mural and a rock formation in the background.

Entrance to a nature trail area with trees overhead, a sign that reads 'Nature Trails,' and a wooden deck with benches and informational panels.

Announcement poster for the Fourth Annual NOLA East Festival, hosted by Friends of Joe W. Brown Park & New Orleans East Matters, featuring a sunrise or sunset graphic, stylized text, and a bridge illustration at the bottom.

A collage of four photos showing diverse groups of people at various community events, including holiday celebrations, a walking event, and a conference indoor gathering.

A man and woman smiling at a fair with a large Ferris wheel in the background, promoting 'The Big Easy Fair' at Read Blvd. in New Orleans from March 12-22.

The Annual NOLA East Festival is an opportunity to share fun, entertainment, good food, dancing, and various activities with the community in Joe W. Brown Park.

Jingle on the Avenue Santa photo with residents is fun.

The Back to Nature Heart Walk starting at the Louisiana Audubon Nature Center and ending at the New Orleans East Hospital offers healthy activities.

The members and volunteers of New Orleans East Matters gather for community work.

Kissel Entertainment brought the Big Easy Fair with a free circus to Read Blvd. in New Orleans East, and it was BIG FUN in the BIG EASY!

The Krewe of Nefertiti has paraded in New Orleans East for 6 years. Their vibrant display of costumes and favors are enjoyed by many spectators from all over the city.

The Audubon Louisiana Nature Center on Lake Forest Blvd. has a Planetarium and Interpretive Center offering educational programs on nature, wildlife, and movies about the solar system. Several walking trails offer more explorations and sightings for snakes, alligators, insects, birds, and more. The nature center has been in the New Orleans East community for almost 50 years!

Flyer for Louisiana event promoting Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Lake Forest district, with activities including a community cleanup and a carousel photo, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Red curtains with event poster advertising dinner and a movie at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, featuring the film "A Question of Faith" and a ticket price of $18, scheduled for May 1, 2026.

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church on Lake Forest Blvd. host “Dinner and a Movie” annually to highlight faith-based family activities in the community.

Children in festive Christmas costumes dancing and jumping in a parade on the street, wearing red and white outfits with Santa hats.

Jingle on the Avenue Annual Holiday Parade adds holiday excitement in New Orleans East.

Queens of Africa United International Foundation offers unique food options to residents around the city by hosting the New Orleans East Turkey Wings and Legs Grub.

Person with pink afro wig and sunglasses dancing and holding necklaces during a parade float decorated with elaborate pink and green designs and a large octopus sculpture in the background.

“Love the Boot”-Art and Culture on Lake Forest Blvd. is an event that supports a statewide initiative started by Louisiana’s Lt. Governor, Billy Nungesser, to support cleanup efforts with the participation of many organizations including New Orleans East Matters and the Lake Forest Cultural District.

We’re in the News.

Lake Forest Cultural District -The Advocate

Read The Article

“ART MURALS AT THE NEW ORLEANS EAST PUBLIC LIBRARY AND JOE W. BROWN PARK CREATE COLORFUL CANVASSES SHOWCASING THE ENJOYMENT FOR LIFE AND CREATIVITY IN NEW ORLEANS EAST.” Keisha Washington

A colorful mural on a building wall featuring illustrations of children reading books, with a background of a rainbow-colored grid pattern.

A colorful mural featuring lush green plants, flowers, butterflies, and dragonflies painted on a wall. The upper part of the wall has the words "Picnic Shelter" in 3D blue letters.

Colorful mural of a nature scene with a river, a large tree with hanging moss, two dragonflies, a heron, various fish, water lilies, and large green leaves in the background, painted on a wall under a metal roof.

Colorful mural depicting a sunrise over a water landscape with a large bird flying, people boating, fish swimming in the water, and large leaves on the right.

Colorful mural of a nature scene featuring a lake with water lilies and cattails, trees, clouds, and a blue sky, with musical notes and symbols painted in purple.

Murale depiction of people holding umbrellas and balloons, with a tree and blue sky in background.

Letter of request from Palesa Development addressed to the City of New Orleans, with contact information, board members listed, and details about cultural corridor incentives.

Final LA Cultural District 2025 Letter of Request District E City of New Orleans Lake Forest Cultural District Designation

Letter from Palesa Development addressed to the Office of Cultural Development, dated May 23, 2025, discussing support and development of the Lake Forest Cultural District, including goals for community engagement, economic development, and cultural promotion.

An aerial view of a sports complex and park near the coastline, featuring a football field, walking paths, lakes, trees with fall foliage, and buildings.

Submission LA Cultural District 2025 Letter of Interest City of New Orleans Lake Forest Cultural District Designation