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National Public Safety Telecommunicator Awareness Week

Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are honored. This week-long event is a time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. It is a week that should be set aside so everyone can be made aware of their hard […]

911 and 311 – State of the Agency Community Meeting – Gernon Brown Rec Center

Orleans Parish Communication District Executive Director Tyrell Morris will be speaking to the public at local NORD centers across New Orleans, about how 311 and 911 work, with updates and answers to residents' questions. The first event will be held on: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Gernon Brown Rec Center, from 6 - 7 p.m. […]

911 and 311 – State of the Agency Community Meeting – Joe W. Brown Park Rec Center

Orleans Parish Communication District Executive Director Tyrell Morris will be speaking to the public at local NORD centers across New Orleans, about how 311 and 911 work, with updates and answers to residents’ questions. The next event will be held on: Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Joe W. Brown Park Rec Center from 6 – […]

911 and 311 – State of the Agency Community Meeting -Sanchez Multi-Service Center

Orleans Parish Communication District Executive Director Tyrell Morris will be speaking to the public at NORD centers across New Orleans, about how 311 and 911 work, with updates and answers to residents’ questions. This event will be held on: Monday, May 24, 2023 at Sanchez Multi-Service Center, from 6 – 7 p.m

Essence Festival 2023

Thrown by Essence, the long-standing Black-female-centered magazine, the Essence Festival of Culture is considered the largest Black culture and music event in the United States. Around 500,000 people journey to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans every year for the highly anticipated occasion, which this year will be held from June 29 […]

Southern Decadence 2023

Decadence is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and one of the largest parties in New Orleans. Taking place in the French Quarter, there will be plenty to see, hear and experience. We remind you to be safe, be responsible and be respectful. For more information, visit the Decadence website:  

2023 Neighborhood Summit

OPCD is proud to be a participant in the 2023 Neighborhood Summit, on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Held at the Ernest Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130) on Saturday, October 21st from 9AM - 1PM. The annual Neighborhood Summit celebrates the strength, history, and diversity of our city's neighborhoods, bringing […]

40th Annual Night Out Against Crime

The 40th Annual National Night Out Against Crime will take place October 17, 2023. The National Night Out Against Crime in New Orleans is a community-wide event to raise crime prevention awareness, reduce crime and increase the support of local, state and federal law enforcement. It began over 30 years ago with NOPD officer Kelly […]