Guidelines for Photography for all Professional, Staged, Planned, Formal Sessions Content

1. Jackson Square is a public park and may be used as a backdrop for photography whether professional, planned, formal or staged.
2. All commercial, professional, staged, planned or formal photography must be scheduled and permitted.
3. A booking request form outlining the date, time, number of participants and any other affiliated items must be submitted at least two weeks in advance for processing. This form can be found on the city’s website at www.cityofno.com  or by calling the department at 504-658-3200.
4. A non-refundable $50 processing fee must be received before reservations are scheduled.
5. Upon receipt of the booking request form, a letter of permission/approval will be sent to the interested party detailing the deadline for fees/deposits and provisions to be met to place the event on the Parkways Event calendar.
6. A session of greater than 10 people will be require a litter/damage deposit and will be returned provided the rules have been complied with and all parties involved have vacated the premises on time. All litter must be removed from park grounds immediately following the photography sessions. This will insure the return of the litter/damage deposit provided no damage to the parks plant materials, fixtures or any other park amenity has occurred.
7. A copy of the permission letter must be presented to Parkways staff upon arrival in the square.

Guidelines for Weddings performed in Jackson Square

1. Jackson Square is a public park and may be used as a backdrop for an intimate exchange of vows with the written permission of the Department of Parks and Parkways. However, the square must remain open to the public.
2. No food or receptions are allowed before, during or after the ceremony.
3. A formal booking request form outlining the date, time, number of guests, chairs, music, runners, podiums and any other affiliated items must be submitted at least two weeks in advance for processing. This form can be found on the city’s website at www.cityofno.com or by calling the department at 504-658-3200. A non-refundable $50 processing fee must be received before reservations are scheduled.
4. Upon receipt of the booking request form, a letter of permission/approval will be sent to the interested party detailing the deadline for fees/deposits and provisions to be met to place the event on the Parkways Event calendar.
5. A litter/damage deposit will be required by all parties and will be returned provided the rules have been complied with and all parties involved (including vendors) have vacated the premises on time. All litter including flowers, rose petals, rice is prohibited, birdseed etc. must be removed from parks grounds immediately following the ceremony. This will insure the return of the litter/damage deposit provided no damage to the square’s plant materials, fixtures or any other park amenity has occurred.
6. In accordance with ordinance number 17271 Mayoral Council Series, Section 154:1651 through 1664; all Second Line Parades must be permitted via NOPD. Contact 8th District Officer Don Powers at 504-393-5890 to file for a parade permit in Jackson Square. Only properly permitted Second Line parades will be allowed in the square.
7. A copy of the permission letter must be presented to Parkways staff upon arrival in the square.
8. No amplified music will be allowed. A small 3-4 piece ensemble may only play 3 selections during the entire ceremony.
9. Only the paved portions of the square may be used. You are allowed to set up stanchions and chairs (on paved portions only) no more than one (1) hour before the ceremony and they must be removed immediately after the event. The limit of 100 chairs must be adhered to in order to avoid forfeiture of deposit.