Senior Fest 2026: Celebrating the Soul of Our City
Fri, May 15
|UNO Lakefront Arena
More than 500 older adults gathered at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena for Senior Fest 2026, a day filled with entertainment, prizes, community resources, and celebration. This year's event honored the theme "Champion Your Health – Seniors Are the Soul of the City."
Time & Location
May 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM CDT
UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA
About the event
On Friday, May 15, 2026, the New Orleans' Council on Aging hosted its annual Older Americans Month celebration, Senior Fest, at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena from 9:00a.m.-1:30p.m. Attendees enjoyed lunch, entertainment, door prizes, and an opportunity to speak with the 35 vendors from various organizations in the Greater New Orleans Area. McGruff the Crime Dog made a special appearance and Chef Kevin Belton provided a cooking demonstration and samples for attendees. We added a tagline to the Administration of Community Living Older Americans Month theme of Champion Your Health to include "Seniors are the Soul of the City." We wanted to recognize that those age 60 and over carry stories, music, flavors and sense of community that define the city's identity. Their wisdom and lifelong contributions have shaped generations, preserving New Orleans rich heritage. This year event was attended by over 500 older adults from various senior…