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Fundraiser!!
ANNOUNCEMENT: The next Parade meeting is scheduled for Saturday August 9, 2009, at 4 p.m. Topics include costumes, the road-march rules, fees and schedule.
Location of the meeting is 6025 Becker St. in Marrero, LA 70072. Contact Melvin at (504)237-2128 or Lady Peppertree at (504)906-9697 for more information.
Does your organization or company want exclusive access to the Caribbean community? Friends of Culture is seeking sponsors for Bayou Bacchanal 2009. All sponsorship is tax deductible. Friends of Culture is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the Caribbean culture with Louisiana. Contact Marilyn LaForce at 504-220-8441 for sponsorship details.
Volunteer recognition
Friends of Culture takes pride in recognizing our newest volunteer Denise M. Hoffman. She is helping to organize a 5k run/walk to raise money for the Bayou Bacchanal.
In appreciation of her volunteer time, Friends of Culture would like to draw attention to her first book called Ocultando No Mas (Hiding No More). Read more…
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News
- Pantasia Steelband Makes Rare Visit to New Orleans (March 25, 2009).
- Google, Inc gives Friends of Culture a $10,000 advertising grant (February 15, 2009).
- Bayou Bacchanal receives new sponsorship from Shaklee (September 8, 2008).
- Consulate General of Trinidad and Tobago blesses Bayou Bacchanal (March 7, 2008).
Sponsors
2009
- Google, Inc
- City of New Orleans
- Louisiana Department of Culture and Tourism
- New Orleans Rum
- Shaklee
- NOLA Caribe Connection
- KB Janitorial Services [504-421-0461]
2008
- City of New Orleans
- Jazz & Heritage Foundation
- Shaklee
- Le Posh Venue
- NOLA Caribe Connection
- Fusicology
- KB Janitorial Services [504-421-0461]
- New Orleans Rum
- Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff
- Quality Process Services LLC
- Jazzi Photo
