Olde Towne Street Closures for Arts Evening on April 5

In preparation for Arts Evening on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the City of Slidell is announcing that several streets in Olde Towne Slidell will be closed to traffic during this event.

Streets will be closed on April 5 from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. Streets affected include areas of First Street, Erlanger Avenue, Bouscaren Street, Cousin Street, Carey Street and Robert Street.

Mayor Bill Borchert invites citizens to come view the works of over 50 artists that will be on display at over 30 locations throughout Olde Towne during Arts Evening, plus live entertainment from 9 different bands, antique and boutique shopping, and casual and fine dining at participating locations.

Citizens should not park within the Arts Evening street closure area on Saturday, April 5 from 2 to 10 p.m. For public safety, bollards will be placed throughout Olde Towne and any vehicles left inside the bollards will not be able to leave Olde Towne until 10 p.m. when the bollards are removed.

For more information about Arts Evening, please visit the city’s website at MySlidell.com or call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375.

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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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Revival: Celebrating the Art That Comes From Healing, opens Friday July 19th

The Olde Towne Arts Commission (OTAC) and the City of Slidell’s Cultural Arts Commission are pleased to announce “Revival”, an Invitational Art Exhibition at the George Dunbar Gallery at Slidell’s City Hall at 2055 Second Street. Our goal is for the viewer to experience the healing power in art through nine artist’s unique visions. Our invitational artists include Elsa Baker, Errol Barron, Harriet Blum, Emery Clark, Oksana Fogg, Marcia Holmes, Gail Hood, Jan Munson, and Billy Solitario.

The artists were selected based on their focus on a body of artwork that inspires a healing presence. “Revival” will run from July 19, 2024 through September 6, 2024. A reception and artist’s talk are scheduled for the evening of July 19, 2024 from 5-7 PM, free and open to the public. A private, invitation only reception and artists talk will be held on July 26, 2024 for top sponsors of the American Cancer Society.  This show is a tribute to these nine award winning artists and to the power of the arts to promote healing. We hope you will join us and experience their healing visions.

Gallery viewing is by appointment only, Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375 to make an appointment. Same day appointments are available. Admission is free.

For Questions Contact: Alex Carollo

Cultural Arts Director

acarollo@cityofslidell.org

985-646-4375

For more Information Contact: Charlotte Collins, OTAC Director

                   404-784-6880

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City Offices Closed July 4th and July 5th for Independence Day

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer and the members of the Slidell City Council would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!

In observance of Independence Day, city offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5th and will reopen during regular hours on Monday, July 8th. 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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Slidell Celebrates Employees at Service Award Ceremony

The City of Slidell recently held their quarterly Service Awards Ceremony for employees celebrating milestone years of service to the city.

“Team Slidell is built on the strength of it’s employees, and it is an honor to work with such an extraordinary group of public servants,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “I would like to congratulate each of these employees for their hard work and dedication to the City of Slidell and our citizens.”

Pictured from left to right:
  • Jeremiah McLellan- 5 years
  • Erica Smith- 10 years
  • Manuel Guerra- 10 years
  • Tekla Reichel- 5 years
  • Ivy Toney- 5 years
  • Marc Spadoni- 10 years
  • Mayor Greg Cromer
  • Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal
  • Richard Walden- 15 years
  • Kyle Taylor- 10 years
  • Elaine Troutwine- 20 years
  • Joe France- 15 years
  • Jennifer Drennan-20 years
  • Chris Nettles- 20 years
Not in photo:
  • Zachariah Colgan- 5 years
  • Troy Douglas- 5 years
  • Andrew Foltz- 5 years
  • Brittany French- 5 years
  • Robert Haas- 5 years
  • Chester Lewis- 5 years
  • Melissa Martinez- 5 years
  • Christopher Sevin- 5 years
  • Jason Walden- 5 years
  • Charles Esque Jr.- 15 years
  • Thomas McNulty- 15 years
  • Catherine Olivier- 15 years
  • Jason Reese- 15 years
  • Ann Watkins- 15 years
  • Fran Willis- 15 years
  • John Hill- 25 years
  • Joseph McMahan- 25 years
  • Devrone Vasser- 25 years
  • Marianne White- 25 years
  • Douglas Monitor- 40 years
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Road Construction- Bouscaren at 1st Street

The City of Slidell advises motorists that Bouscaren St. at 1st St., will be closed for construction, starting Monday, June 10th, and will open Friday, June 14th.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the cooperation of the public during this time.

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Road Construction – Bouscaren at 2nd Street and Erlanger Ave. at 1st Street

The City of Slidell advises motorists that Bouscaren St. at 2nd Street & Erlanger Ave. at 1st Street., will be closed for construction, starting Monday, June 3rd, and will open Friday, June 7th.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the cooperation of the public during this time.

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Safe Streets for All Action Plan

The New Orleans Regional Planning Committee (NORPC) is working on a Safe Streets for All Action Plan for all of St. Tammany, including Slidell. The streets and projects identified in this plan will be eligible for grant funding.  As part of this plan, the committee is conducting a public survey so that everyone can provide input.

The survey can be found here : https://norpcsafestreets.mysocialpinpoint.com/survey  and additional information about the plan can be found here :  https://norpcsafestreets.mysocialpinpoint.com/

 

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Slidell Veterans Fest held on May 18th- Heritage Park and Boat Launch Closures

This year’s Louisiana Veterans Festival will be held Saturday, May 18th from 3pm-9pm. In preparation for the festival, the City of Slidell is announcing that Heritage Park, the boat launch and roads immediately outside of the park will be closed in conjunction with the event.  Heritage Park and the Heritage Boat Launch will closed to the public beginning at midnight, Friday night (May 17th) and will be reopened for Public Access by 6 AM, Sunday Morning (May 19th).  The public may instead use the Slidell Marine boat launch at Nathan’s restaurant but boaters must park in the street and not in the parking lot.

The Louisiana Veterans Festival, presented by the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity, provides an opportunity for families and friends to celebrate our veterans for their service. The festivities will be held in Heritage Park on Saturday, May 18th from 3 to 9 p.m. There will be great food and drinks, live entertainment and fireworks. $15 general admission, veterans with a military ID and children 12 and under get in free. For more information, please visit laveteransfestival.com.

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Road Construction- 2nd Street at Erlanger and Bouscaren

The City of Slidell advises motorists that 2nd St. will be closed for construction at Erlanger Ave. and at Bouscaren St., starting Monday, May 20th, and will open Friday, May 24th.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the cooperation of the public during this time.

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