Annual Shrine Circus

The 54th Annual Shrine Circus for the Metropolitan New Orleans area will be held at the Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA, from Wednesday, November 24th through Sunday, November 28th, 1999.

Tickets:
1-800-262-1587

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  The Founding of Kenner

Learn about the facinating beginnings of the city of Kenner. <click here>
  Elmwood Plantation

The future of Elmwood Plantation is in question again.

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 Elmwood Plantation


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The History of Mardi Gras

The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced all the way back to an ancient Roman festival called the Lupercalia. Mardi Gras came to New Orleans from Paris were it had been celebrated for centuries. <click here>


Great Day Trips

Check out the first in a series of articles on great places to visit within a 150 mile radius of the East Bank. If you enjoy relaxing, quiet places to spend a day, Pass Christian may already be on your list of favorite destinations. The people of Pass Christian are proud that they have struck a balance between preserving the beauty and charm of the area and the pressure to develop commercial interests. <click here>

 
The Great Egret

The Great Egret was nearly wiped out by plume hunters, but today these spectacular birds are a common site in Jefferson Parish. The egret is a living reminder that we can and should protect our natural resources. <Click here.>

 

Bayou Metairie

Bayou Metairie was once a central feature in the topography of Jefferson Parish. Although it has been reclaimed and replaced by the bustling suburbs of the East Bank, it played an important role in the history and development of our region. <Click here.>

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