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Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ State wildlife agents began enforcing state and city laws (Operation Exotic) two years ago to remove exotic animals from Bourbon Street, and only one alligator has been seen since as vendors and pet owners have stayed away. NOLA.com
- ➤ Louis Armstrong International saw heavy lines Sunday morning with some passengers waiting overnight; officials warned travelers today and tomorrow to arrive three hours early as higher volume is expected. WDSU
- ➤ Residents joined a vibrant march along Bayou St. John during Downtown Super Sunday, which took place yesterday — a celebration highlighting local culture and community spirit. Local organizers and neighbors united in a festive display of neighborhood pride. Fox 8
- ➤ The Elleanor Claire Memorial Foundation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday at LaSalle Park for its Jefferson Parish memorial site honoring pediatric organ donor Elleanor – her family gave an emotional interview on WDSU describing her lasting impact on organ donation and community support. WDSU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans pastor Jonathan Everett releases his new book Driver Seat today to help readers navigate transitions, trauma and triumph; a promotional event (featuring a fireside chat at Baldwin Company) will further the conversation. WDSU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Department of Education said it will appoint a fiscal monitor for NOLA Public Schools after repeated accounting errors and a $13 million underreporting of sales tax revenue. The monitor — an independent certified public accountant — will review financial practices over the next year. Fox 8
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The New Orleans Home and Garden Show will discuss rising construction costs and insurance savings for homeowners and contractors by offering expert advice later this week in the city. Fox 8
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Stanton Moore Trio Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost unknown — Enjoy an evening of impeccable drumming and jovial spirits with Grammy-winning musician Stanton Moore.
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Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
5-9 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of vibrant jazz with Delfeayo Marsalis and the talented Uptown Jazz Orchestra.
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Bard at the Batture: Spring Awakening
5:30-8 p.m. — The Batture — $20-$40 — Experience Shakespeare's timeless tales of love and renewal by the riverfront as the sun sets.
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McNeese State Cowboys vs. New Orleans Privateers Baseball
2-5 p.m. — Privateer Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting Southland Conference baseball showdown in the heart of New Orleans.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic
6:00 – 8:15 p.m. — Smoothie King — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy matchup between the Pelicans and Magic at home.
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ZZ Top Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate classic rock with ZZ Top's electrifying performance in New Orleans.
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The Wards: All Strings Attached
6:30-8 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — Ticket details TBA — Enjoy a multigenerational live jazz and funk experience led by a family of violinists.
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Roadway7 Live at The Howlin' Wolf
7-11 p.m. — The Howlin' Wolf — Ticketed event — Enjoy an eclectic mix of rock and folk-rock from emerging New Orleans bands Roadway7, The Cicadas, and Collections.
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Ciara Elise Album Release Show
9:30 p.m. — Gasa Gasa — $8 — Celebrate the release of Ciara Elise's new album with an energizing performance.
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Hondo Rodeo Fest featuring Jason Aldean and Lynyrd Skynyrd
2:30-8 p.m. — Caesars Superdome — Friday Pass Only — Celebrate Western culture with music and rodeo excitement.
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