New Orleans Trip 2004
April 29th through May 2nd
Jackson Square
Jackson Square lies at the heart of the French Quarter or Vieux Carr(pronounced "v-yer ka-ray"). This rectangular section of the city marks the site of the original settlement of New Orleans in 1721. Jackson Square has had many names. It was first known as Place d'Armes. Or the parade grounds when the French controlled the land. Later it was changed to Plaza de Armas. This means equivalent of "parade grounds". In 1851 it was changed to Jackson Square. Named after General Andrew Jackson. Today, Jackson Square still enjoys a central position in the bustle of the city. The square is bordered by the St. Louis Cathedral, Cabildo, and Presbyte on one side, the Mississippi River on another and the twin Pontalba Buildings on the remaining two sides. Throughout time the square has served for many purposes. Such as a place to train, drill, and parade military troops. It even served as the sight for public hangings of criminals. Today, it serves as a place to picnic, walk, meet people, or rest on a bench.
Tentative Itinerary
- April 29 7:00 a.m. Leave for New Orleans
- April 29 11:00 a.m. Lunch Stop
- April 29 12:15 p.m. Reboard Bus
- April 29 3:00 p.m. Arrive @ Travelodge Hotel
- April 29 4:45 p.m. Dinner @ Jackson Square
- April 29 8:00 p.m. Return to Hotel
- April 29 10:00 p.m. Curfew
- April 30 8:00 a.m. Breakfast on Own
- April 30 9:00 a.m. Leave for Aquarium
- April 30 9:30 a.m. Visit Aquarium, Cruise on the James John Audubon steamboat to Audubon Zoo, visit Zoo
- April 30 3:00 p.m. Depart for Festival Venue
- April 30 5:15 p.m. 1st Band Perform
- April 30 6:15 p.m. 2nd Band Perform
- April 30 7:00 p.m. Dinner
- April 30 8:30 p.m. Return to Hotel
- April 30 10:00 p.m. Curfew
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- May 1 8:00 a.m. Breakfast on Own
- May 1 9:30 a.m. Depart for Six Flags
- May 1 10:00 a.m. Visit the theme park
- May 1 6:00 p.m. Festival Awards Ceremony (Inside Six Flags)
- May 1 8:00 p.m. Return to Hotel
- May 1 10:00 p.m. Curfew
- May 2 8:00 a.m. Breakfast on Own, Checkout
- May 2 9:00 a.m. Depart for Columbus
- May 2 12:00 p.m. Lunch Stop
- May 2 1:15 p.m. Reboard Bus
- May 2 5:00 p.m. Arrive back @DCMS
***For any questions e-mail Mrs. Jackson at: SLBJ1969@aol.com***