The New Orleans Botanical Garden and the Pavilion of Two Sister became blooming tableaux when the City Park Conservancy and the New Orleans Town Gardeners hosted the Heart of the Park Hat Luncheon presented by First Horizon Bank.
Women and men chicly dressed for a garden party — “tropical chic” was the theme — with hats, of course, taking centerstage.
The event on April 30 featured designer, author and entrepreneur India Hicks as guest speaker, who shared stories and insights from her book “Lady Pamela.” The seated lunch was provided by Chez Nous and City Park Catering.
This year’s live auction was reimagined to feature eight “Pop Up Parties,” experiences hosted by NOTG club members.
“There really is no better, or more important, afternoon in the park than the Hat Luncheon,” said CPC President and CEO Rebecca Dietz. “The funds raised at this spectacular daytime event help preserve, and sustain, our majestic urban forest and ensure important community programs remain intact — and it’s a good time!”
The annual celebratory event is an important fundraiser for both CPC and NOTG, which is a member of the Garden Club of America.
Event co-chairs were Alicia Higginbotham, Kate Zibilich Holcomb, M.D., Mary Wyatt Milano and Katherine Saulsbury.
Fun Fact: Among the “Pop-Up Parties” themes were Mahjong & Margaritas and Fascinating Fascinators.
