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Water Shut Down Notice

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Bayou Jam Spring and Summer Concert Schedule

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Good News In Slidell – March 10, 2025

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City of Slidell and Keep Slidell Beautiful Launch Glass Recycling Program for Residents

The City of Slidell is excited to announce the launch of a glass recycling program for residents, which will start on April 12, 2025. 

“For more than five years, the citizens of Slidell have been asking for a glass recycling program,” said Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert. “City administration, city council members, and Keep Slidell Beautiful have worked together to create a plan to bring glass recycling back to Slidell. This exciting initiative reflects our commitment to sustainability and environmental preservation.”

The City of Slidell and Keep Slidell Beautiful have partnered with Coastal Environmental Services, Glass Half Full, and Lemon Tree Recycling to deliver this voluntary glass recycling drop-off service at no cost to our citizens. Starting April 12, and continuing every second Saturday of each month, Slidell residents can drop off their recyclable glass at the designated recycling site, located in the Heritage Park parking lot at the corner of Bayou Lane and Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

Recyclable glass collected will be transported to a new recycling facility in St. Bernard Parish, operated by Glass Half Full. This $6.5 million dollar state-of-the-art facility processes glass for coastal restoration projects, and produces glass cullet that can be remelted into new glass products. 

Glass Half Full and Lemon Tree Recycling will also provide subscription-based pickup services. More details about these services will be available soon on their websites.

“We’ve heard our citizens loud and clear! They want glass recycling. Now that this new facility has opened in our area, we’re proud to offer this service to our citizens,” said Mayor Borchert. “Our efforts are not only about reducing waste, but also about contributing to important initiatives like coastal restoration. This is a win for Slidell and for the environment.”

For more information about the program, please contact Keep Slidell Beautiful at (985) 646-4371 or info@keepslidellbeautiful.org.

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Olde Towne Krewe of Kidz parade still rolling on Mardi Gras Day – Block Party Cancelled

The Krewe of Kidz Wagon Parade is still scheduled to roll at 10 a.m. on Mardi Gras Day. The Block Party has been cancelled. The music scheduled for Cousin Street will be moved inside of Brass Monkey.

The bollards will be removed once the parade is over.

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City Offices Closed March 3-4 for Mardi Gras

In observation of Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras holidays, city offices will be closed on Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Offices will reopen during regular hours on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
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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Good News in Slidell – February 24, 2025

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Acclaimed Conductor Paul Mauffray Presents Free Baroque Concert in Slidell on March 11

The City of Slidell will present an evening of Baroque masterpieces on Tuesday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. The free performance will be conducted by Paul Mauffray, who will lead talented musicians from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and acclaimed vocalists in a concert of concertos and solo cantatas.

“We are grateful to Maestro Mauffray and these outstanding musicians for bringing such an exceptional musical experience to Slidell,” said Mayor Bill Borchert. “This concert represents the caliber of cultural programming we strive to bring to our community. I would like to thank the musicians and vocalists for performing for our citizens.”

The program features an exceptional lineup of vocal soloists – Nicole Heinen, Michelle Lane, and Jacob Huffty – performing alongside distinguished musicians, including oboist Casey Kearney and trumpeter Alex Mayon. Michael Bauer will perform on a historic Flentrop organ from Holland and Mauffray will lead from a French double-manual harpsichord, a replica of a 1769 Parisian instrument.

The evening’s repertoire includes works by Baroque masters Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and Corelli. The program opens with Handel’s Concerto Grosso in B-flat major and includes three of Bach’s most celebrated vocal works: “Bist du bei mir,” Cantata #51 “Jauchzet Gott,” and Cantata #82 “Ich habe genug.” Vivaldi’s Concerto “Alla Rustica” and Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto” complete the program.

The concert is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and open seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Slidell Auditorium is located at 2056 Second Street in Olde Towne Slidell.

The program is particularly suitable for high-school music students and adult audiences.

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Olde Towne Street Closures Announced for Parades on Saturday, Feb. 22

The City of Slidell announces temporary street closures in Olde Towne Slidell for the Krewe de Paws and Mona Lisa and MoonPie parades on Saturday, February 22. The closures will affect multiple streets beginning at 6:00 a.m.

The street closures will remain in effect throughout the day for both the Krewe de Paws parade, scheduled for 10:00 a.m., and the Krewe of Mona Lisa and MoonPie parade, set to roll at 7:00 p.m. Streets will reopen to normal traffic following the conclusion of the evening parade.

“We’re implementing these closures to ensure the safety of both parade participants and spectators,” said Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert “We encourage residents to plan alternate routes and arrive early to enjoy these parades.”


 

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