Lark in the Park presented by Capital One returned on March 8 at the New Orleans Botanical Garden and the Pavilion of Two Sisters.
This beloved event, orchestrated by the City Park Conservancy (CPC), has been a cornerstone of park preservation since its inception in 1982.
The evening kicked off with a VIP hour featuring the melodic tunes of the Geovane Santos Trio, followed by the electrifying beats of Raw Deal for the gala. Attendees savored culinary delights from 15 top-notch restaurants and caterers, including Gris-Gris, Ralph’s on the Park, Langenstein’s and Rosemary & Roux.
An online silent auction tempted many with the top two items being four tickets to the Emeril Lagasse Foundation patron celebration and a luxurious two-night stay at the Hotel Saint Vincent.
“In addition to being one heck of a party, Lark in the Park has been vital to park preservation for four decades now,” said CPC Chief Development Officer Casie Duplechain. “We are tremendously grateful to everyone who supported this fundraiser while simultaneously supporting important initiatives of caring for City Park.”
This year’s event launched the CPC’s Protect the Park campaign, ensuring that the 1,300-acre City Park remains clean, accessible and a cherished part of the New Orleans community. Proceeds from Lark in the Park will directly benefit the ongoing maintenance and beautification of this urban oasis.
Fun Fact: City Park Conservancy was named by Birder’s World Magazine as the best birding spot in New Orleans — 280 species have been sighted.
