About
Many New Orleanians have nostalgic memories of the glory days of Canal Street – memories of the whole family dressing up for a day of shopping and dining,
Canal Street once evoked a sense of pride. It was a grand destination.
Celebrate Canal! is a citizen-led coalition of New Orleanians united together with a vision to revitalize Canal Street.
Restoring Canal Street in New Orleans will attract visitors and locals alike, boost the local economy, and create a vibrant and bustling atmosphere reflective of the Crescent City.
Working closely with the City Planning Commission, Downtown Development District, New Orleans & Co., New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans Business Alliance and GNO, Inc., the Celebrate Canal! Coalition will bring together a cross-section of citizens, business owners, and city leaders to accomplish its goals.
Dedicated to the revitalization of Canal Street as an historic, cultural, and economic cornerstone of life in New Orleans
Our Vision
“To transform Canal Street into a world-renowned, vibrant, diverse, and pedestrian-friendly hub that celebrates its rich cultural heritage, fosters economic growth, and creates a welcoming experience for residents and visitors alike.”
Celebrate Canal! Coalition Board
Organization Partners
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Blue Ribbon Advisory Committee Members
- Gayle Benson, New Orleans Saints & Pelicans
- Matt Brown, Canal Place
- Ryan Burks, RYCARS Construction
- Henry Coaxum, Coaxum Enterprises
- Jim Cook, Morial Convention Center
- Gregory Curtis, Windsor Court
- Betsie Gambel, Gambel Communications
- Daniel Hammer, Historic New Orleans Collection
- Hon. Lesli Harris, City Council District B
- Michael Hecht, GNO, Inc.
- Russ Herman, Herman, Herman & Katz
- Hon. Freddie King, City Council District C
- Andy Kopplin, Greater New Orleans Foundation
- Esther Oh Kostecky, Four Seasons
- Greg Lambousy, New Orleans Jazz Museum
- Peggy Scott Laborde, WYES-TV
- Walt Leger III, New Orleans & Co.
- Sandra Lindquist, NO Chamber of Commerce
- Hon. Helena Moreno, Mayor-Elect
- Hon. JP Morrell, City Council at Large
- Wayne Morris, Ritz-Carlton
- Samir Mowad, Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
- Terrance Osborne, Renowned Artist
- Mayra Pineda, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana
- Steve Pettus, Dickie Brennan & Co.
- Dottie Reese, The Reese Group
- Chris Ross, Chair of Downtown Development District
- Andre Rubenstein, Rubensteins
- Jason Williams, Orleans Parish District Attorney
- John Williams, Williams Architects