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Slidell Holiday events start Dec. 2 – Vince Vance Concert, Christmas Under the Stars, Golf Cart Parade

The City of Slidell is ringing in the holiday season with a jolly assortment of events starting on December 2, including the Bayou Jam Christmas Spectacular with Vince Vance and the Valiants, Christmas Under the Stars, and the Olde Towne Slidell Community Christmas Golf Cart Parade.

On Friday, Dec. 2, Vince Vance and the Valiants return to Heritage Park for the Bayou Jam Christmas Spectacular starting at 6 p.m. The King of Christmas will be performing all your favorite holiday songs, including his perennial hit, “All I Want for Christmas is You.” Come dressed in your favorite holiday costumes and be a part of this fun concert for the whole family. Admission is free.

Over the years, Christmas Under the Stars has become a holiday tradition for many Slidell families. Griffith Park is transformed into a winter wonderland with holiday lights and decorations and the life-size Christmas villages created by artist Lori Anselmo. You don’t want to miss the new “Nightmare Before Christmas” inspired cottage! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the park on Friday, Dec. 2; Saturday, Dec. 3; Friday, Dec. 9; and Saturday, Dec. 10 to visit with kids and take photos in the gazebo. Admission is free.

The third annual Olde Towne Slidell Community Christmas Golf Cart parade rolls through Olde Towne on Sunday, Dec. 4 starting at 5 p.m. The parade will be led by the Slidell Sync Lawn Chair Brigade followed by decorated golf carts and Santa and Mrs. Claus riding on an antique fire truck spreading their magical cheer to all. Check the city’s website at MySlidell.com and the “City of Slidell” Facebook page to see the parade route.

All these events are brought to you by the City of Slidell’s Commission on the Arts and the 2022 Cultural Season Sponsors, with assistance from the city’s departments of Cultural & Public Affairs, Parks & Recreation, Public Operations, Keep Slidell Beautiful and the Slidell Police Department. For more information, please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375 or visit the city website and Facebook page.

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Tickets Now Available for Ugly Sweater Charity Gala

Join Mayor Greg and Peggy Cromer for the 5th annual Ugly Sweater Gala on Friday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. to midnight at the Slidell Auditorium.

Festivities include Ugly Sweater Contests, live entertainment by WITNESS, food, drinks, prizes, and more special holiday surprises.

Tickets are $35 and proceeds benefit Peggy’s Playground with the mission of adding sunshades over our playground areas in local parks. To date, over $50,000 has been raised for Peggy’s Playground, adding all-inclusive playground equipment in our parks.

Presented by Peggy’s Playground, Olde Towne Slidell Main Street and the City of Slidell.

Sponsorships are now available. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit www.UglySweaterSlidell.com.
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Vince Vance returns to Slidell for Bayou Jam Christmas Spectacular Concert on Dec. 1

Kick off the holiday season with the King of Christmas! Vince Vance and the Valiants return to Heritage Park on Friday, Dec. 1 for the City of Slidell’s Bayou Jam Christmas Spectacular starting at 6 p.m. Admission is free!

“We unfortunately had to cancel the Bayou Jam Halloween Bash with Vince Vance back in October due to inclement weather. He promised that he would do a bigger and better show and I am excited to welcome Vince back to Slidell for the Bayou Jam Christmas Spectacular! ” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “I invite everyone to come on out to Heritage Park and kick-off the Christmas festivities with Vince Vance and the Valiants.”

Vince Vance and the Valiants are a country, pop, and rock ‘n’ roll group from New Orleans. This year, they are celebrating their 50th anniversary of performing. The group is known primarily for the single “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, which charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts on six separate occasions. In 2005, Country Music Television proclaimed “All I Want for Christmas is You” the No. 6 Merriest Video of All Time.

Performances by Vince Vance and the Valiants are never short on entertainment, with costume changes, comic skits, and a vaudeville flair that make Vance’s shows unique and highly memorable. Vance is also widely recognized for his single “I am New Orleans,” a song composed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2010.

Concert goers are invited to bring their chairs, blankets, ice chests, picnic baskets and sweaters and jackets to the park to enjoy the free concerts. Concessions will be available. 

The Bayou Jam Concert Series is produced by the City of Slidell Department of Cultural & Public Affairs with the assistance the departments of Parks & Recreation and Public Operations. These Olde Towne Slidell Main Street and Louisiana Cultural District events are sponsored by the City of Slidell’s 2022/2023 Cultural Season Sponsors, including Edge of the Lake Magazine and the Lake 94.7; Plus+ Publications; The Slidell Independent; Slidell Magazine; Slidell Savings Magazine; Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner; Silver Slipper Casino; Councilman Bill and Laura Borchert; Lori’s Art Depot; Purple Armadillo Again; Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance Agency; P. David Carollo, Attorney At Law; CiCi’s Pizza; Mayor Greg Cromer; Old School Eats Food Truck; Roberta’s Cleaners; and Slidell Historical Antique Association.

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 sign up for our e-news updates, 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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City Offices Closed Friday, Nov. 11 in Observation of Veterans Day

Mayor Greg Cromer and the members of the Slidell City Council would like to thank all of the veterans who have honorably served our country.

In observation of Veterans Day, city offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022. Offices will reopen during regular hours on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022.

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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Section of Lindberg Drive closed for construction through Dec. 19

The northbound lane of Lindberg Dr. (from Taos St. to Gause Blvd.) will be closed for construction starting Wednesday, November 9. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the lane will reopen on Monday, Dec. 19.

Access to businesses will not be obstructed. A posted detour will direct northbound traffic to Gause Blvd. via Taos St. and the WI10 Service Road. Please use caution when traveling in this area and use alternate routes if possible.

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Section of Bayou Lane in Heritage Park closed in preparation of Christmas events

In preparation for Slidell’s Bayou Christmas, a portion of Bayou Lane (from Pennsylvania Ave. to the Heritage Park Boat Launch) that runs through Heritage Park will be closed to vehicular traffic from Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, to Tuesday, January 3, 2023 for the installation of Christmas lights and for holiday events happening in Heritage Park.

Access to the Heritage Park Boat Launch will not be obstructed. The children’s playground area will also remain open, but parking immediately next to the playground will not be accessible. Guests should park in the shell parking lot on the corner of Bayou Lane and Pennsylvania Ave. or near the boat launch.

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Olde Towne Sidell Event Street Closures, Oct. 28 – 30

There are many great events happening in Olde Towne Slidell this weekend and several streets in Olde Towne will be closed for each event.
NO PARKING ZONES:
Due to public safety, once bollards and barricades are in place, any vehicle that is inside the No Parking Zone will not be able to leave the area until the event ends and bollards are removed. It is also possible that vehicles will be towed. “Special Event No Parking” signs are placed throughout Olde Towne to notify everyone of the closures.
Friday, October 28:
For the Zombie Crawl, sections of Cousin, First, Robert and Carey will be blocked from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. See the map for more details.

Saturday, October 29:
🕰 Slidell Antiques & Crafts Street Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🫅 Mona Lisa and Moonpie Parade starting at 7 p.m.
For the Antique Street Fair, sections of Erlanger, First, and Second will be closed starting Saturday at 9 a.m. and reopening Sunday at 10 p.m. See the map for more details.
For the Mona Lisa and Moonpie Parade, most of Olde Towne will be closed starting Saturday at 3 p.m. and reopening Saturday starting at 10 p.m. See the map for more details.
Sunday, October 30:
🕰 Slidell Antiques & Crafts Street Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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City Offices Closed Oct. 10 for Columbus Day

In observation of Columbus Day, city offices will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022, and will reopen during regular hours on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

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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City of Slidell Recognized for Excellence in Budgeting

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has recognized the City of Slidell with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

 

The award is based on a public agency’s budget containing four essential elements: a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device. In addition to a proficiency rating in all four categories, there are 14 additional criteria each public entity must meet.

 

“I’m very happy with this accomplishment, and am proud of our finance department staff,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “We will always prioritize transparency and efficiency in everything we do at City Hall, and everything is a team effort to serve the people of our city. I’m very happy with the performance of the people’s team in Slidell.”

GFOA has more than 22,500 members, and more than 1,700 participants in its Budget Awards Program.

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Several Olde Towne Streets Closed Saturday, Oct. 1 for Wild Game Cook-Off

In preparation for Chief Fandal’s Wild Game Cook-Off on Saturday, Oct. 1, several streets in Olde Towne Slidell will start closing at 2 a.m. and start reopening at 6 p.m.

Closed streets include:

  • Carey Street from Front to Robert
  • First Street from Robert to Cousin
  • Cousin Street from Front to Second

Once bollards are in place, any vehicle that is inside the perimeter of the safety zone will not be able to exit Olde Towne until after 6 p.m., when the event ends and bollards are removed. This is for public safety and allows cooks, vendors and entertainment to start setting up safely inside the safety zone. “Special Event No Parking” signs are placed throughout Olde Towne.

Once the bollards are in place, no vehicles will be able to enter or leave the safety zone in Olde Towne, so please don’t park or leave vehicles in Olde Towne after 2 a.m.

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