Tourism
The City of Gretna Tourism Office assists visitors to the City, arranges tour groups and helps coordinate special events. The Tourism Office is in the Heritage House Welcome Center at 1035 Huey P. Long Avenue. Welcome Center hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
If you are visiting the City or interested in arranging a private tour, please contact our Tourism and Events Coordinator at the number listed below.
Area Attractions
See the City’s Area Attractions page.
City of Gretna Welcome Brochure
Please view our Welcome Brochure here.
Gretna in the media
Several locations in Gretna were featured on Hi Travel Tales in an article about Jefferson Parish.
Click to read Top Things To Do In Jefferson Parish – Historic Neighbor To New Orleans
The City of Gretna was recently featured on myNewOrleans.com.
Click to see The Best Reasons to Visit Historic Gretna
Annual Gretna Events 2022 – 2023
There’s always something fun happening in Gretna. For more information, please call 504-363-1580 or email tourism@gretnala.com.
OCTOBER 2022
October 7 – 9 – Gretnafest returns! See the lineup here.
October 14 – Back to the River Fall Concert Series. Free concert at the Riverfront amphitheater for 6 p.m.
October 15 – Citywide Yard Sale on the neutral ground of Huey P Long Ave. from 6th to 8th Street and throughout the 70053 zip code. Want to participate as a seller? Sign up here!
October 15 – Pumpkin Patch at the Huey P Long Ave. neutral ground from 6th to 8th street. Details coming soon.
October 15 – Back to the Drive-in, free movie at the Riverfront amphitheater for dusk.
October 21 – Back to the River Fall Concert Series. Free concert at the Riverfront amphitheater for 6 p.m.
October 22 – Back to the Drive-in, free movie at the Riverfront amphitheater for dusk.
October 28 – Back to the River Fall Concert Series. Free concert at the Riverfront amphitheater for 6 p.m.
October 29 – Chili Cook-off, downtown Gretna, Main stage batture area. CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
October 29 – Back to the Drive-in, free movie at the Riverfront amphitheater for dusk. UPDATE: HOCUS POCUS will be shown at its originally scheduled date and time.
NOVEMBER 2022
November 11 – Veterans Day celebration at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion
November 26 – Lighting of the Oaks along Huey P. Long Ave.
DECEMBER 2022
December 3 – Ringing in the Arts at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion
December 1 – 16 – Passport to Christmas promotion event. Get your Passport to Gretna for deals and discounts at participating businesses. Collect enough stamps to enter for a chance at a gift basket worth over $1000. Winner pulled during the Farmer’s Market on December 17.
December 2 – 4 – Picnic Under the Lights. Rent a clear bubble tent up the beautifully lit Oaks on the neutral ground of Huey P. Long Ave.
December 4 – Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade on Huey P Long Ave. near 6th Street
December 9 – 11 – Picnic Under the Lights. Rent a clear bubble tent up the beautifully lit Oaks on the neutral ground of Huey P. Long Ave.
December 10 – Shop the Huey Holiday Market at the Gretna Cultural Center, over 50 vendors selling holiday related items from 9 a.m – 3 p.m.
December 16 – 18 – Picnic Under the Lights. Rent a clear bubble tent up the beautifully lit Oaks on the neutral ground of Huey P. Long Ave.
December 18 – Live Nativity on Huey P. Long Ave. near 6th Street.
FEBRUARY 2023
February 1 – Toast to Mardi Gras, choosing of Gretna’s King/Queen
February 2 – GREDI King Cake Social
February 3 – Parade the Huey – Drive thru/walk the city and enjoy the purple green and gold splendor. Wave to the King and Queen of Gretna’s Mardi Gras located along Huey P. Long Ave. in the neutral ground.
February 3-19 – Bubbles on Parade – Held every weekend leading up to Mardi Gras Day. Rent a clear bubble tent under the beautifully draped Oaks of purple, green and gold lights.
February 20 – GRELA presents Lundi Gras in Gretna at the Farmer’s Market pavilion. Free concert with food and beverage for purchase.
MARCH 2023
March 26 – Italian-Irish Parade rolls in downtown Gretna!
APRIL 2023
April 1 – Seersucker Soiree and “Shop the Huey” Easter Market– Artists and musicians along the streets of downtown Gretna. Holiday and craft market inside and out of the Gretna Cultural Center from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with over 50 vendors! Discounted food and drink with purchase of a wristband.
April 22 – Food Truck Festival
MAY 2023
May 13 – Maifest – Extended Arts and crafts and plants sale market along Huey P. Long Ave.(8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) with a German Beer Garden at 5th and Huey P Long (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) sponsored by the German-American Cultural Center.
October 2023
Exact date to be announced – GRETNA FEST 2023!!!
October 14 – Citywide Yard Sale on the neutral ground of Huey P Long Ave. from 6th to 8th Street and throughout the 70053 zip code.
October Every Friday – Back to the River Fall Concert Series. Free concert at the Riverfront amphitheater for 6 p.m.
October 21 – Pumpkin Patch at the Huey P. Long Ave. neutral ground from 6th to 8th street. Details coming soon.
October Every Saturday – Back to the Drive-in, free movie at the Riverfront amphitheater for dusk.
Exact date to be announced – Chili Cook-off, downtown Gretna, Main stage batture area.
NOVEMBER 2023
November 11 – Veterans Day celebration at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion
November 24 – Lighting of the Oaks along Huey P. Long Ave.
DECEMBER 2023
December 2 – Ringing in the Arts at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion
December 1 – 23 – Passport to Christmas promotion event. Get your Passport to Gretna for deals and discounts at participating businesses. Collect enough stamps to enter for a chance at a gift basket worth over $1000. Winner pulled during the Farmer’s Market on December 17.
December 1 – 4 – Picnic Under the Lights. Rent a clear bubble tent up the beautifully lit Oaks on the neutral ground of Huey P. Long Ave.
December 3 – Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade on Huey P. Long Ave. near 6th Street
December 8 – 10 – Picnic Under the Lights. Rent a clear bubble tent up the beautifully lit Oaks on the neutral ground of Huey P Long Ave.
December 9 – Shop the Huey Holiday Market at the Gretna Cultural Center, over 50 vendors selling holiday related items from 9 a.m – 3 p.m.
December 15 – 17 – Picnic Under the Lights. Rent a clear bubble tent up the beautifully lit Oaks on the neutral ground of Huey P. Long Ave.
December 17 – Live Nativity on Huey P. Long Ave. near 6th Street.