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Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gretna Italian-Irish Parade starts at 11 a.m. today amid a 70% chance of rain — a mass at St. Anthony Church precedes the event, and a music after-party is set at Gretna Market Place from 4 to 7 p.m. NOLA.com
- ➤ Kenner's Italian Heritage Festival begins its second day today with live music, food stalls and cultural displays downtown. The event offers local vendors, family activities + community traditions for all to enjoy. Fox 8
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A historic 10-story Spanish Renaissance style building on St. Charles Avenue, which once housed United Fruit Co.'s local headquarters built in 1921, is now up for sale and offers a glimpse into New Orleans’ past as a hub for the banana trade. NOLA.com
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P.L.A.N. Appraiser & Umpire Certification Course
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Convention Center — Ticket required — Gain essential skills in property loss appraisal and umpire certification over five insightful days.
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Stanton Moore Trio Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of vibrant drumming and jazz from New Orleans native Stanton Moore and his trio.
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Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — $35+ — Experience a vibrant jazz party with renowned trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis and his band, showcasing the joy of New Orleans music.
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Napoleon Dynamite Live!
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the cult classic film come to life in an interactive live performance.
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B2K and Bow Wow Concert
3:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Smoothie King — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying evening with B2K and Bow Wow performing live.
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Big Easy Blues Fest
7:00-8:30 p.m. — UNO Lakefront Arena — Mobile ticket delivery — Enjoy live performances from top blues artists in a vibrant New Orleans atmosphere.
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Khamari Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — House of Blues New Orleans — Tickets from $56 — Catch last-minute concert tickets for Khamari at this vibrant venue.
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NCTM 2026 Spring Conference
12 AM — Sheraton New Orleans — Registration required — National gathering for mathematics educators exploring strategies and practices in a vibrant setting.
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Brian Sella Concert
6-10 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Ages 18+ with valid ID — Enjoy a live performance by Brian Sella and Emperor X at this iconic venue.
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Lawrence Sieberth & Brad Walker Concert
5-9 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost info unavailable — Experience the captivating sounds of two jazz masters in the heart of New Orleans.
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