Heal The Block – Saturday, March 28

From Unbuntu Village NOLA:

“Don’t miss our Heal The Block Saturday, March 28th at the CutOff Playground, 11am – 3pm.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to learn more about the services, resources, and programs available to you.

There will be food, fun, and giveaways you don’t want to miss. We’ll see you there!

Heal the Block is a community initiative bringing together community members, organizations, and holistic resources dedicating to improving our neighbors overall quality of life. Each event is held in a central location within the neighborhood to increase accessibility to resources and services.”

NOMTOC Parade, Feb. 14, 2026

NOMTOC Parade Sat., February 14th, 2026 at 10:45am, Saluting King NOMTOC LIV and Queen NOMTOC LIV.

NOMTOC , sponsored by The Jugs Social Club, Inc., rolls each year on the Saturday before Mardi Gras, starting in Walnut Bend at the corner of Holiday Drive and Fiesta. Walnut Bend has the honor of making the first parade toast to the King and Queen. Join us at 10:30 a.m. for the toast to the King and Queen!

This year’s theme to be announced.  The krewe will have 625 riders and 26 floats, including their signature Jug Man dolls.