Are you getting ready for the long Memorial Day weekend? Planning that backyard BBQ? Before you fire up the grill, be sure to check out these grilling safety tips from the Home Safety Council.
When you're not hard at work cooking over open flames, here are some other great things to do on the West Bank of New Orleans:
Toy Train Show
My experience with trains is limited to Thomas the Train and the track my husband bought one year to go around the Christmas tree that scared the cat. If, however, you are a train aficionado, check out the Toy Train Show this weekend at the KC Hall in Gretna, LA. Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Gretna Farmer's Market
Every Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, the farmer's market gears up with local vendors selling produce, arts and crafts, music and more. You might just find the perfect additions to your Memorial Day cookout right in Gretna, LA. Under the Market, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets.
Fun at the Library
Every Saturday morning at 10:30 the Jefferson Parish West Bank Regional Library offers fun crafts for children of all ages in the Children's Wing of the library. 2751 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey.
Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival
The festival kicks off on Friday evening at 7:30 and continues on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 11 pm. Helicopter rides, games, arts and crafts, music and (of course) the best seafood in the world! Some favorite local bands performing include The Chee-Weez, the Bucktown Allstars, Amanda Shaw and Bag of Donuts. All for the low admission cost of $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Taking place at Louisiana's Medal of Honor Park in Belle Chasse. Visit the fair website for more information, directions and a music schedule.
Upcoming West Bank Events
Wednesday, May 28th. Oak Park Baptist Church in Algiers is having a community festival and block party from 4:30 to 7 pm. Games, food, live music, face painting and more. Open to the public, the event will be a welcoming party for a volunteer group coming from Chattanooga, TN to help in the continued recovery efforts of the city. A big thank you to these great volunteers!
Saturday, May 31st. The Confetti Kids will be holding a fundraiser to benefit both the Delcazel and Confetti Parks in Algiers Point. Food, wine and local art. Visit the Confetti Kids website for more information and tickets.
Make it a great West Bank weekend and have a safe and happy Memorial Day!
When buying or selling a home on the West Bank of New Orleans or relocating to the New Orleans West Bank, you deserve local expertise and advice. Lisa Heindel provides full time, professional real estate services to buyers, sellers and military transferees in Algiers, Algiers Point, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego and more.
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Lisa, remind people to keep the fire extinguisher on stand by as well...or is that rule only applicable to firestarters like me? LOL!
Amanda, I'm pretty sure that's covered under grilling safety tips! LOL - Have a great weekend :)
Lisa, Does your seafood look terrific! It is finally projected to be warmer this weekend (70) and I'll be thrilled to be going to the City---just the time everyone gets out :) Have a great weekend!
Carole, doesn't it look yummy? I'm so glad you are getting some good weather this weekend - a perfect start to the unofficial start of summer :)
That shrimp sure looks good!!! I'm not much for crawfish, but I love shrimp!! Beautiful...as usual! GBU!
Elizabeth, I love all seafood (except oysters) and can't seem to get enough! We went to another crawfish boil yesterday and then used the leftovers to make a crawfish pasta today. Yum!