Good morning, New Orleans.

Saint Bernard Parish hosted its annual C.O.P.S. for Christmas Chili Cookoff where 18 teams competed to raise money for families during the holiday season—supporting neighbors in need.

New Orleans will host many kid-friendly Halloween events that offer fun activities for children—event details such as times and venues are available through local sources.

Families are encouraged to check for updates as plans progress.

Families met earlier in Kenner at the Night Out Against Crime event to connect with local agencies.

The city will officially launch National Night Out on Tuesday, October 21.

Dile Que NOLA is keeping Hispanic culture alive in New Orleans with Cuban casino dance classes held in a small studio where dancers learn steps and Spanish.

Executive director Nicole Goldin Muro and nine other founders have built a community where participants learn history & language through movement and celebrate diversity.

New Orleans is hosting a busy weekend of festivals with events like Boo at the Zoo, Ghost in the Oaks, and Oktoberfest.

In Bayou St. John, Praise Fest on the Bayou offers free gospel music while in St. John the Baptist Parish the Andouille Festival features performers Amada Shaw and Juvenile through today.

New Orleans police have enforced an 8 p.m. curfew on Bourbon Street by directing vendors, performers, and homeless residents to clear out as the campaign aims to boost safety while some entertainers say the measures limit their work — business leaders welcome the change for making the street cleaner and safer. Neighborhood voters will decide in November whether to renew the sales tax that funds these patrols, a decision that could shape public safety in the French Quarter.

Thousands protested at the 'No Kings 2.0' rally in New Orleans on Saturday to oppose federal troop deployments and an immigration crackdown — many carrying signs demanding funds for health care and schools rather than ICE.

Demonstrators said they would continue to rally for change as the government shutdown entered its third week — urging officials to protect constitutional rights.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia led his team to a 31-24 win over LSU—he ran for two touchdowns and threw a 1-yard pass that gave his team a 6-1 record while LSU fell to 5-2.

Master P hosted a charity scrimmage at UNO Saturday to raise money for a replacement Jumbotron lost during Hurricane Katrina, joining forces with Shaquille O’Neal as UNO faced Sacramento State University.

He said the game was his first test as UNO's President of Basketball Operations and urged local businesses to support the team ahead of their November regular season opener—calling on the community to rally behind them.

Silent Planet / Invent Animate: The Bloom In Heaven Tour Part II

5:30-7 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Ticketed event — Experience the powerful sounds of progressive metalcore from Invent Animate and Silent Planet.

Ivan Neville Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — Chickie Wah Wah — Tickets starting at $32.61 — Enjoy a lively performance by Ivan Neville in a popular local venue.

Hippie Sabotage Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Joy Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electronic beats of the Saurer brothers live in New Orleans.

THIRDSTREAM | Strings & Sax Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — Marigny Opera House — Suggested donation of $25 — Experience a unique blend of strings and saxophone from talented musicians across Chicago and New Orleans.

Emo Night Karaoke

8-9:30 p.m. — Gasa Gasa — Signups available — Sing your heart out live with a band at this fun karaoke night dedicated to emo music.

Authors in the Haunted City - NOLA

6 PM - 12 AM — Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor — Ticket prices vary — Immerse in the spooky ambiance with authors and a masquerade ball in the Big Easy.

World Ballet: Cinderella

6-7:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets required — Witness the enchanting tale of Cinderella brought to life by the World Ballet Company.

Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Pelicans

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Smoothie King Center — Tickets starting at $12 — Catch the action as the Celtics take on the Pelicans in an exciting NBA matchup.

Alexandra Kay Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — House of Blues New Orleans — Tickets from $42 — Catch live music from rising star Alexandra Kay at this local venue.

Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang

10:00-11:30 PM — Toulouse Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Experience a high-energy tribute to the Grateful Dead from a rising California band.