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All Gretna facilities will be closed on Thursday, June 19th, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth. Offices will reopen on Friday, June 20th, at their normal times. Report any water or sewer emergencies to 504-363-1540.

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Gretna’s Food Truck Festival

April 19, 2025 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Downtown Gretna on Huey P. Long 4th Street to the river

Few Blue takes the stage at 5:30 PM in front of City Hall, kids corner under the Market Pavilion until 8:00 PM

GRID Annual Cook off

April 26, 2025 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM

Mel Ott Park, $15 advance tickets, $20 at the door

Advance tickets available at the Welcome Center or at Mel Ott Recreation Center until April 18th.

MaiFest

May 10, 2025 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Downtown Gretna, neutral ground of Huey P. Long

Craft and plant vendors on the neutral ground along with ArtWalk at the Farmers Market (8:30 AM- 12:30PM, 3rd to 4th on Huey P. Long Ave.) and the German Beer Garden (10 AM-3PM) at the German-American Cultural Center (6th and Huey P. Long Ave). Want to be a vendor? Email tourism@gretnala.com, call 504-363-1580.

Gretna Fest

October 3-5

Downtown Gretna

Music and Arts festival, visit www.gretnafest.com for updated information on times, lineup and prices.

Back to the River Fall Concert Series

October 10 – 31 (every Friday night) 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Riverfront Amphitheater

Free concert on the river. More details coming soon. Email tourism@gretnala.com, call 504-363-1580.

Back to the Drive-In Movies

October 12 – 25 (every Saturday night) 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Riverfront Amphitheater

Free family-friendly movie on the river. More details coming soon. Email tourism@gretnala.com, call 504-363-1580.

Citywide Yard Sale/ Oktoberfest/ Pumpkin Patch

October 18, 2025 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

All over Gretna and in the neutral ground of Huey P. Long

Yard sales, craft and plant vendors on the neutral ground along with ArtWalk at the Farmers Market (8:30 AM- 12:30PM, 3rd to 4th on Huey P. Long Ave.) and the German Beer Garden (10 AM-3PM) at the German-American Cultural Center (6th and Huey P. Long Ave) and the Gretna Pumpkin Patch ( 9AM till we run out of pumpkins, 8th to 9th Street).

Want to be a yard sale vendor? Email tourism@gretnala.com, call 504-363-1580.

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