{"id":6707,"date":"2024-08-28T11:45:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T16:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neworleanscitypark.org\/?p=6707"},"modified":"2024-08-28T11:45:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T16:45:14","slug":"city-park-celebrates-its-friends-next-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neworleanscitypark.org\/blog\/city-park-celebrates-its-friends-next-month\/","title":{"rendered":"City Park Celebrates Its Friends Next Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>City Park Conservancy (CPC) is throwing a party for its VIFs \u2013 Very Important Friends.<\/p>\n<p>Friends\u2019 Fest, CPC\u2019s membership-appreciation event, returns to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and Storyland on Wednesday, September 11. Friends with an active membership will enjoy free access to Amusement Park rides, refreshments from\u00a0Elmer\u2019s CheeWees, Haydel\u2019s Bakery,\u00a0Dippin\u2019 Dots\/Big Easy Treats, Coca-Cola, Raising Cane\u2019s\u00a0and more from 6-9pm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe love being able to feature our Friends with this incredible,\u00a0<em>exclusive\u00a0<\/em>event,\u201d said CPC Membership Manager Kristen Brooks. \u201cThanks to their kind contributions, our members make City Park the special place that it is, and Friends\u2019 Fest is our opportunity to give back to those who give so much!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Friends\u2019 Fest began in 2009 as a token of appreciation for those who give so kindly to the Park throughout the year. The annual event has grown into one of the most-anticipated evenings of the season for Friends and their families.<\/p>\n<p>Though the event is free, reservations are required to attend Friends\u2019 Fest. To register, Friends must have active proof of membership \u2013 the number of guests allotted is outlined by membership level. To renew your membership, or register for Friends\u2019 Fest, click <a href=\"https:\/\/neworleanscitypark.org\/event\/6530\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This event is made possible with support from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hahn-enterprises.com\/\">Hahn Enterprises, Inc<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCity Park is the gem of New Orleans, and Friends of City Park ensure it stays shining,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0CPC Board Member and Membership Chair Tania Hahn. \u201cSure, you get great perks \u2013 like admission to Friends\u2019 Fest \u2013 for joining, but you also get the knowledge that you\u2019re making a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Friends of City Park\u00a0is CPC\u2019s principal membership program that seeks to connect Park-loving individuals and community minded organizations. 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