There’s nothing like a party under the stars, particularly when framed by large oak trees, which New Orleans City Park has in abundance.
It’s in this setting within the park’s New Orleans Botanical Garden, paired with the indoor charms of the Pavilion of Two Sisters, that makes the City Park Conservancy Lark in the Park a favorite event in the height of fundraising season.
Held March 14, the evening began with the patron party where guests were welcomed into the garden to enjoy top-shelf cocktails crafted by Sazerac Brands and Republic National Distributing Company. Champagne was flowing as well.
Guests could then move into the pavilion, where the yacht-rock band Where Y’acht kept the energy high and the dance floor packed well into the night. Guests enjoyed delicious bites from 14 of the city’s favorite restaurants and posed for photos in a retro VW van turned into a photo booth. A silent auction helped raise funds for the park, which is 1,300 acres.
“There is no better way to start spring than Lark in the Park,” said CPC President and CEO Rebecca Dietz. “Not only did this incredible event provide important funding for all aspects of the Park, but it also provided an opportunity to reconnect with friends, colleagues and the Park itself at a special time of year.”
Honorary co-chairs were Tania Hahn, Melissa Warren and Sandra Henry.
Fun Facts: Lark in the Park started in 1982. This was Lark’s 43rd year.
