The City of Slidell’s Bayou Jam Spring Concert Series concludes on Friday, May, 10, with a performance by the Fat City Swing Band 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!”
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. Olde Towne Pizza will be selling concessions for a nominal charge.
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 more 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.
Please join us for a National Day of Prayer observance on May 2nd at noon in Heritage Park.
The CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Annual Action Plan is the City of Slidell’s yearly application to HUD for CDBG entitlement funding. It outlines budgeting, goal setting and performance assessment. Information on the application can be found here :
To comment or ask questions, email cdbg@cityofslidell.org, call 985-646-4320, or, deliver written requests to CDBG, c/o Planning Department, 250 Bouscaren St., Ste. 203, Slidell, LA 70458.
• 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 – Sunday, April 28 (5 to 7 p.m.)
The City of Slidell advises motorists that Carey St. will be one-way traffic, northbound, from Robert St. to Cousin St. beginning April 17th. This change will include on-street, angled parking adjacent to the travel lane.
Contact Information
City Hall
2055 Second Street
Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: (985) 646-4332
City Council
2045 Second Street
Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: (985) 646-4307
Slidell Police Department
2112 Sgt Alfred St
Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: 985-643-3131