Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer and the members of the Slidell City Council would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter!
In observance of the Easter holiday, city offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, for Good Friday and will reopen during regular hours on Monday, April 1, 2024.
Essential personnel will remain on duty, should an emergency arise. If Slidell residents experience problems with their water or sewer service, they should call the City Services 24-hour emergency hotline at (985) 643-6140.
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The Bayou Jam concert featuring Fat City Swing scheduled for March 22, 2024, has been cancelled due to weather. The concert will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer was joined by members of the Slidell City Council, elected officials, city administration and the community for the Groundbreaking of the Slidell Skatepark and Slidell Pickleball Courts on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
The Slidell Skatepark – designed by Pillar Design Studios, LLC – will be 14,000 square feet and designed for both novice and pro skaters. The total cost of the project is roughly $875,000 and will be constructed by Saucier Construction Co. The project should be completed by October 2024.
The Slidell Pickleball Courts will consist of 12 new outdoor courts. Kyle & Associates is the design engineer and the courts will be constructed by Cobalt Construction, Inc. The total cost of the project is roughly $1 million and it should also be completed by October 2024.
Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer is inviting all businesses to join him for some coffee and conversation on Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30 a.m. at the Slidell Auditorium.
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SMH Chief Executive Officer Sandy Badinger and Ochsner Regional Chief Executive Officer Dr. Timothy Riddell will have an open discussion with community members and answer questions about the Slidell Memorial Hospital | Ochsner.
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In preparation for the Olde Towne Merchant Association’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, several streets in the Olde Towne area will start closing at 6:00 a.m.
For public safety, any vehicle that is left parked along the parade route after 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, will be towed at the owner’s expense.
This includes sections of:
Bouscaren St.
First St.
Erlanger Ave.
Fremaux Ave.
Teddy Ave.
Front St.
Carey St.
Cousin St.
Robert St.
Brakefield St.
Guzman St.
Bryan St.
Cleveland Ave.
Bilten Ave.
Mayfield Ave.
Old Spanish Trail
Lee St.
College St.
William Tell St.
Ciruti St.
Please refer to the parade route map to see the affected streets.
The Slidell Police Department will begin closing down streets along the parade route to vehicular traffic at a later time. Please do not congregate in the streets until all the streets are closed.
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UPDATE, 3/22/24, 8:30 a.m.: Due to the weather, the Bayou Jam Concert with Fat City Swing has been cancelled. We will reschedule for another date.
Get ready for another exciting season of great Bayou Jam concerts in Heritage Park! The spring concert series returns on Friday, March. 22, with a performance by Fat City Swing Orchestra starting at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
“Bayou Jam concerts have become a beloved tradition for our citizens that unites our city through the power of music and community,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “I invite you to join us at Heritage Park for fantastic Friday nights filled with music and fun!”
Mark your calendars for these upcoming concerts at Heritage Park:
Fat City Swing Orchestra – Friday, March 22
Clifton Brown and the Rusty Bucket Band – Friday, April 5
Slidell’s Highschool Band and Choir Showcase – Friday, April 19
Some Enchanted Evening with the Northshore Community Orchestra – Saturday, April 27 (5 to 7 p.m.)
Bayou Jam concerts will be held on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests are invited to bring their chairs, blankets, ice chests and picnic baskets to the park to enjoy the free concerts.
Fat City Swing Orchestra is comprised of some of the best jazz musicians in the New Orleans area. Jon and Wesley Mannino founded the band to keep their family’s musical legacy alive. This 16 piece big band plays all your favorite jazz and swing tunes. For ore information about the band, visit their website at FatCitySwingBand.com and view some of their past musical performances on YouTube.
For more information about this event, please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375. For City of Slidell news and events, please visit MySlidell.com and follow us on the “City of Slidell” Facebook page.
In the event of inclement weather, please check the city’s website or Facebook page for the latest information. Cancellation decisions will be made by 1 p.m. on the day of the event.
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4/6/24, 10:00AM UPDATE: The Boil Water Notice has been lifted.
The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory as a precaution due to a loss of pressure from a scheduled change out of a 10” water valve for the following addresses:
• 1430 Old Spanish Trail
• 3173 East Terrace Ave
• 2700-2777 Public Street
• 2655-2780 Ash
• 1300-1420 Maple
Notices have been posted for the affected addresses by the City of Slidell. The Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes all the water samples. It usually takes several days. Everyone will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.
For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html
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Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer invites you to join the City Slidell for the 29th annual Arts Evening on Saturday, March 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Olde Towne Slidell.
One of the largest cultural festivals on the Northshore, Arts Evening features over 50 artists displaying their works at over 30 locations in Olde Towne Slidell. In addition to the artwork, there will be live entertainment; antique, boutique and unique shopping; fine and casual dining and surprises on every corner of Olde Towne. Admission is free.
“Arts Evening is one of Olde Towne’s biggest nights, and I invite you to bring your family and friends to Olde Towne and join us for a great night of art and entertainment in Slidell,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “I would like to thank all of the Olde Towne restaurants and businesses who participate during this event.”
The festivities kick-off at 5 p.m. with the unveiling of the new Antique Umbrella Alley mural. The mural, created by Matt Litchliter, is located on the side of Lowry-Dungham, Case & Vivien Insurance Agency on the corner of Erlanger and First streets. The mural was funded by The Northshore – St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission. Antique Umbrella Alley will also feature talented student artists as well as Slidell Magazine cover artists Anna Braud and other sidewalk chalk artists to promote the new Chalk the Walk fundraising event.
Artists will be displaying their works at these locations in Olde Towne:
Annette’s House of Decor: Arts Evening 2024 Poster Artist Lori Anselmo with art students Amelia Chen, Laura Chen, Lily Colwart
Antiques & Art on First: Shana Marshall
Bella Style Salon: Jessica Weems, Jessica Williams
Bistro 55: Danielle Camp, Gina Castle, Wess Foreman, Alexandria Richard
Borchert Law at Notting Hill: Elsa Baker, Jonathan Chadwick, Solange Ledwith
Camellia Well Being
Carolynn’s Wonderland: Grace Dunning
Christina’s Therapeutic Touch: Aubin Brian, Jessica Moody, Linda Moran
Crippin Residence: Olde Towne Slidell Main Street, and artist K. L. Smith
Green Oaks Apothecary: Jill Anderson, Anderson’s Woodworking, Brittany & Maleigh Ballard, Kelley Chauvin, Layla Clark, Jenny Creel, Crystal Moon Designs, Amanda Poole Douglas, Nancy Gaines, Anya Gisclair, David Guestella, Cheri Hart, Jennifer Laurent, Jessica Little, Bri Miller, Jessica Moody, Jenna Pendarvis, Mikayla Perkins, Tristen Rolling, Amber Ryan, Aeva M. Santini, Lauren Penton Taylor
Heidelberg’s Bar
Hidden Tattoo Collective
Hingle Boys Collectibles
Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien: Matt Litchliter
Magnolia House Antique Mall
Olde Towne Pizza: Olivia Clatterbuck
Pontchartrain Investment Management: John Berry, Linda Bickel, Pete Karenina Designs, Mary Rich
Slidell Museum: Andreè Maduell, Joy Rancatore, Kevin Walgamotte
Tres Co.Boutique: Elizabeth Johnson
The Venue: Kelly Andrew, Emily Edwards, Leiana Funck
There will be plenty of live entertainment throughout Olde Towne:
Audio Beach: 6 – 9 p.m. at Restaurant Coté and The Maple Room
Steve Authement: 5 – 9 p.m. at the Crippin Residence
DJ Andrew Pear: 5 – 9 p.m. at Bella Style Salon
Fat City Swing: 7 – 9 p.m. at Roots Plants and Coffee
Northshore Community Orchestra Jazz Ensemble: 5 to 8 p.m. ay Green Oaks Apothecary
Overboard: 5 – 7 p.m. at Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance Agency
Ozone Music Songwriters Showcase: 5 – 9 p.m. at Borchert Law at Notting Hill
Sara, Jim and Jeff: 5 to 7 p.m. at Pontchartrain Investment Management
Sweetie: 5 – 9 p.m. at Brass Monkey
Food and drinks will be available for purchase at many of Olde Towne’s finest establishments, including:
American Legion
The Arcade on Carey
Bistro 55
Brass Monkey
Camellia City Pizza
Daiquiris Gone Wild at Triangle Square
Deanasco Restaurant
Electric Avenue
Fresco Olde Towne Slidell
Heidelbergs
The Maple Room
Old Town Soda Shop
Olde Towne Pizza
Olde Towne Tavern
Restaurant Cotè
Roots Plants and Coffee
Tacos and Beer
Whiskey and Ashe
For more information about Arts Evening, call the department of Cultural Affairs at (985) 646-4375 or visit MySlidell.com. A digital brochure with more information will be posted several days before the event.
The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory as a precaution due to a loss of pressure from a contractor hitting a water main for the following addresses:
• 3604 – 3696 Brookwood
• 102 – 185 Southpark
Notices have been posted for the affected addresses by the City of Slidell. The Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes all the water samples. It usually takes several days. Everyone will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.
For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory:https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html.
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