There is nothing more irresistible than an outdoor garden party in March. And with that in mind, Lark in the Park presented by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust returned to City Park’s Pavilion of Two Sisters and New Orleans Botanical Garden on March 10.
City Park Conservancy President and CEO Cara Lambright says it best about this popular fête: “Lark in the Park has been one of New Orleans’ most-vibrant, successful fundraisers since 1982, and it is a truly special event that kicks off our entire spring season.”
In addition to the bucolic setting, partygoers enjoyed cocktails, food from more than 20 restaurants, live music from the Electric Yat Quartet and The Essentials, and entertainment from the Yellowbox Circus and Bubble Lady Linda.
Among the auction donors were Anytime Fitness (Freret Street), Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights, Earthsavers, Hotel St. Vincent, Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, Diamonds Direct and the Barre Code NOLA.
This year’s Lark supports the ongoing efforts to keep City Park clean, accessible, and serving the community. Proceeds will directly benefit the ongoing maintenance and beautification of City Park.
Fun Fact
City Park features the largest collection of live oak trees (some more than 800 years old) in the world. Thousands of years ago, Bayou Metairie – home to the park’s oldest oaks – was part of the Mississippi River. The sediment coming down to this natural lagoon created a rich ground for the trees.
Eric Lindquist, Sandra Lindquist, Cara Lambright
Barbara Waller, David Waller
Lindy Eshleman, Jessica Brandt, Roch Eshleman
Dr. Peter DeBlieux, Karen DeBlieux, Jackie Palumbo, Vincent Palumbo
Morgan Falterman, David Sherman, Deborah Stagni
Dale Williams, Guy Williams
