The city of New Orleans has granted a permit to the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

The dates are Friday to Sunday, April 28 through April 30, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday to Sunday, May 4 through 7, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to stay in large crowds and report suspicious activity to public safety officials.

The New Orleans Police Department will restrict vehicle traffic around the festival and additional intermittent street closures might be required as crowd size warrants.

Attendees should expect road closures, traffic delays, and heavy pedestrian traffic during the event.

The following neighborhoods impacted during the festival are: Fairgrounds, Bayou St. John, Desaix, and the Seventh Ward.

Vehicles without residential permits will not be allowed within the boundaries of Mystery Street, Fortin Street, Gentilly Boulevard, and Grand Rte. Saint John Street.

Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring surrounding streets for illegal parking.

Attendees and residents should make sure to follow all posted signs.

DO NOT block hydrants, driveways, and sidewalks.

DO NOT park within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection, or stop sign.

Call parking enforcement at 504-658-8100 for more information on how to report improper parking.

For more information, please visit the Jazz Fest website at nojazzfest.com