French Quarter task force is working to earn money for the blue lights patrol in order to keep the quarter safe.
“We know that supplemental security is critical for the quarter and so we are really trying to figure out what that path forward looks like,” Author: Paul Murphy / Eyewitness News Published: 6:32 PM CST December 11, 2020 Updated: 6:32 PM CST December 11, 2020
NEW ORLEANS The future of the French Quarter task force is limbo.
Vieux Carre voters defeated the renewal of a quarter-cent tax sales tax that funded the program which boosted police in the quarter with off-duty NOPD officers.
Money for the “blue light” patrols runs out at the end of the year.
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Caroling in Jackson Square comes to New Orleans Jazz Museum
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Sunday, December 20, the New Orleans Jazz Museum will welcome Caroling in Jackson Square, 2020 Style! to its grounds at 7 p.m. for one hour of holiday sing-along festivities. Song books and candles will be provided as usual. Masks, safety protocols and mindful distancing will be strictly enforced in accordance with State and City guidelines.
Patio Planters is committed to continuing this revered holiday activity that traditionally attracts more than 8,000 visitors and locals alike to Jackson Square for a moving, interactive community holiday experience.
“In these troubled times with so much uncertainty in our lives, our board felt it was especially important that our annual Caroling event carry on,” said Joey DiFatta, Patio Planters president. “To safeguard our participants, we have been working closely with the Mayor’s Office Re-Opening New Orleans Advisory Task Force and the Pro