Allstate Sugar Bowl New Year's Parade

The City of New Orleans has granted a permit to the 90th Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl New Year's Eve Parade.

WHEN

Sunday, December 31st
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

NEIGHBORHOODS IMPACTED

French Quarter

PUBLIC SAFETY TIPS

As always, take care in large crowds and report suspicious activity to public safety officials.

PARKING REMINDERS

Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring for illegal parking. 

• Don't block hydrants, driveways and sidewalks.
• Don't park within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection, or stop sign.
• Park in the direction of travel on one-way streets and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets.
• Call 504-658-8200 for parking enforcement.

TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS

Heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic is expected along Elysian Fields Avenue and Decatur Street.

Traffic will be restricted along the route. Residents are encouraged to be patient and to prepare for heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic. RTA services, including bus and streetcar service, may be interrupted during this event. Details on any route changes are available at norta.com or by calling the Rideline at 504-248-3900. Attendees are encouraged to use alternatives to driving, including RTA public transportation, taxis, rideshares (Uber, Lyft) or bicycling, including Blue Bikes.

ROUTE

The parade is scheduled to start at the intersection of Elysian Fields Avenue and Decatur Street, will travel through the French Quarter up Decatur Street along the Mississippi River. It will pass iconic landmarks such as The Old US Mint, the French Market, Cafe du Monde and Jackson Square.
 
The parade, which will be broadcast live by WDSU-TV in New Orleans, is scheduled to pass the WDSU main stage at Oscar Dunn Park across from Jackson Square, where the station will set up its live coverage. The WDSU broadcast will also be available online for out-of-town fans to enjoy all the excitement.
 
The parade will wrap up at Canal Street.