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2008 Gretna Heritage Festival - Closing Day Photos and Video

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Crescent City Living LLC Licensed LA RE Commission

Whew!  Another festival has come to a close and it had to be the biggest one yet if the sales at the Krewe of Choctaw booth were any indication.

Thankfully, we had more volunteers this year to help out, so I was able to wander a little bit more and eat a whole bunch more...I'm holding the city of Gretna responsible for the 5 pounds that I'm sure I gained in the last three days.

Here are some of the sights and sounds of the closing day:

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The crowds were unbelievable and the kids were thrilled with all of the rides and games.

2008 Gretna Heritage Festival Algiers Brass Band

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Shrimp and crab alfredo from Barreca's in the Italian Village - YUM!

Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys

Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys performed at the Riverfront Stage with the Crescent City Connection in the background.

 

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Bonerama

Bonerama makes music with trombones that you have to hear to believe.  I heard them for the first time when they played at the wedding reception of some friends and just loved it.  Check out the video below for a sample...

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At the end of the night, Montgomery Gentry closed out the festival.  As I waited for the show to start, I couldn't believe how many people were packed into the main stage area and lined up along the levee to watch.

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Even though my feet hurt, my legs are tired and I don't want to eat another shrimp for a long time, it was a well spent weekend.  Same time, same place next year!

Lisa Heindel New Orleans West Bank Real Estate Specialist

All photos and video copyright 2008.  Lisa Heindel and West Bank Living.  All rights reserved.

Comments (17)

Elaine Hanson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Malibu | Topanga - Malibu, CA
REALTOR - Topanga, CA Real Estate Agent

You guys sure know how to have a festival.  And eat.  And dance.  And PLAY!

 

Oct 06, 2008 11:01 AM
Craig W. Barrett
RE/MAX 100 - Hughesville, MD
Hughesville MD Real Estate

Montgomery Gentry? That's awesome! You guys sure do know how to put on a Festival!

Oct 06, 2008 11:08 AM
Lisa Heindel
Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Real Estate Broker

Elaine, :)

Craig, my one request from the hubby was a VIP pass for Montgomery Gentry - they were incredible!!

Oct 06, 2008 12:53 PM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Lisa,
It is festival time all over the country and it seems agents love them.

Oct 06, 2008 12:55 PM
Lisa Heindel
Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Real Estate Broker

Cynthia, our carnival club participates as a vendor at this festival, so we are there every year and I love it!  It's grown incredibly in the last few years, with more stages being added each year to accommodate the wonderful musicians, both local and national.  Who wouldn't love it?  :)

Oct 06, 2008 01:23 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Lisa, What fabulous views---I love the one shot from above on the CROWD below---and the beach scene.  Looks like I may need to come there for a festival---you never know :)  Thanks for sharing those great shots and the video!

Oct 06, 2008 01:45 PM
Shannon Lefevre
John R. Wood Properties - Naples, FL
Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl

I'm pretty sure I'd weigh 600 lbs if I lived there.  That food looks SO good!

Oct 06, 2008 01:51 PM
Laura Watts
Positive Properties, LLC - Laurinburg, NC

Lisa-Wow-it sounds like it was a wonderful festival. We have several here, but none quite that big. Thanks for sharing.

Oct 06, 2008 02:52 PM
Jamie Dumaine-Russell
RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Lisa - Now that's what I call a party!!  The photos tell it all.  If you don't want to eat the shrimp, please, please send me the leftovers! :-)

Oct 06, 2008 03:46 PM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Awesome festival Lisa  - and thanks for sharing through great photos and videos!  Our Raleigh fair starts in a week - now that too is a party!!!

 

Raleigh Realtor – Pamela St. Peter

Oct 07, 2008 02:52 AM
Elizabeth Nieves
The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC
Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team

WHAT FUN!! I love the music! It looks like everyone had a blast. Thanks for sharing, girlie. GBU!!

Oct 07, 2008 08:39 AM
Lisa Heindel
Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Real Estate Broker

Carole, thank you!  I'd love to see you at one of our festivals...there's always Jazz Fest in April!

Shannon, why do you think my photo only shows me from the neck up?  LOL!

Laura, this fest is just growing by leaps and bounds every year - I heard many people saying it was their first time and they couldn't believe they hadn't been before.

Donna, don't get me wrong - I love shrimp!  But, after 3 days of it, I've had enough to last for awhile.  Come on down and I'll have hubby whip some up for you :)

Pamela, please post about yours too!  I love festivals and enjoy seeing how other parts of the country celebrate.

Elizabeth, the music is incredible, isn't it?  Thanks for stopping by for a listen :)

Oct 07, 2008 09:04 AM
Jeremy Blanton
Myrtle Beach Homes Blog - Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com

Lisa, that looks like a whole lot of fun!  I wanna go on the slide... the video of the band was pretty cool as well!

Oct 10, 2008 01:11 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Oh man! Y'all are having too much fun.  thanks for adding the music - that was great - now pass the shrimp!

Oct 14, 2008 02:36 PM
Lisa Heindel
Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Real Estate Broker

Jeremy, same time next year - come on down and bring that cutie pie daughter too!

Georgina, we do have fun!  Sadly, I've sworn off shrimp for a few days after the fest - I ate so many I was beginning to think someone would boil me and peel me :)

Oct 14, 2008 03:25 PM
Jane Page Thompson
Aiken Properties - Aiken, SC

I love this post, it feels like I have been on a mini vacation, thanks!

Oct 23, 2008 01:57 PM
Lisa Heindel
Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Real Estate Broker

Jane, thank YOU for stopping in!

Oct 23, 2008 03:28 PM