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Kenner Splash Park Reopens for Summertime Fun

Video by the City of Kenner

The City of Kenner has announced the reopening of the Splash Park at the A.P. Clay Resource Center, just in time for summer fun!

Open from May 23rd through August 31st, the Splash Park features playful water elements like spray rings and ground fountains, perfect for cooling off.

Location:
939 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, LA 70062

Hours of Operation:
Fridays: 2 PM – 7 PM
Saturdays: 11 AM – 7 PM
Sundays: 2 PM – 7 PM

Stop by and enjoy some cool, outdoor fun all summer long! For more information, visit the City of Kenner’s website.


New Interactive Play Experience at Kenner Planetarium

Picture from City of Kenner

The Kenner Planetarium and Rivertown Space Science Complex, located at 2020 4th St, Kenner, LA 70062, is introducing an exciting limited-time attraction called the Luna Interactive Play Spot!

This high-tech playset offers interactive games for all ages and abilities, using sensor technology to detect movement. As you enter the play mat area, sensors automatically initiate engaging activities, such as memory challenges, counting games, and reaction-based play. The experience includes:

  • Brain Games
  • Fitness Games
  • Imagination Games
  • Music Games
  • Reaction Games

The City of Kenner, in partnership with Pelican Playgrounds, is bringing this innovative playset to the community. Pelican Playgrounds, a recreation design and construction company dedicated to building joy in Louisiana and Mississippi, has generously loaned the Luna Play Spot to the Planetarium for a limited time. The play equipment itself is designed by LAPPSET, a leading manufacturer of interactive play systems.

When to Visit

The Luna Interactive Play Spot is available for public use on Saturdays from 11 AM – 3 PM and is included with general admission to the Kenner Planetarium and Rivertown Space Science Complex:

$6 Adults | $5 Seniors (60+) | $5 Kids (2–12)

Don’t miss out on this immersive and educational experience before it’s gone in June 2025!

For more information, visit the Kenner Planetarium and Space Science Complex at 2020 4th St, Kenner, LA 70062, or check out their website.


Stay Warm & Cozy This Season: 1st Lake Communities with an In-Home Fireplace

Cozy Up This Season

During the colder months, there’s nothing quite like the warmth and ambiance of a wood-burning fireplace to make your home feel extra inviting. At select 1st Lake communities, we offer this feature to enhance your living space, providing the perfect setting for relaxing after a long day or hosting a cozy gathering.

If you’re looking for an apartment that combines comfort, charm, and warmth, browse these fireplace-friendly communities:

River Ridge:

Metairie:

Kenner:

    Baton Rouge:


      Find Your Next Apartment Home with a Wood-Burning Fireplace

      A wood-burning fireplace adds warmth, charm, and a cozy ambiance to your home, making colder nights even more enjoyable.

      Ready to find your ideal place to call home this season? Click on any of the community names above to learn more!


      Alluvia – NOW OPEN!

      Alluvia Apartment Homes

      We’re excited to announce that Alluvia is NOW OPEN! Our brand-new luxury apartment community in Kenner, LA, offers modern living and unparalleled convenience. With spacious floor plans, top-tier amenities, and a prime location near the Louis Armstrong International Airport and Ochsner Medical Center, Alluvia brings you an elevated lifestyle.

      Ready to learn more? Visit our website for details on floor plans, amenities, and availability.

      We can’t wait to welcome you to Alluvia!


      2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

      Who’s ready to ‘Let the Good Times Roll’?! 

      Carnival season has arrived, bringing parades, traditions, and festive fun! Whether you’re on the Northshore or Southshore, there’s a lineup of incredible parades heading your way. Check out this year’s schedule and start planning for all the excitement ahead!

      Southshore

      Metairie

      Krewe of Little Rascals • Sunday, February 16th • 12:00 PM

      Krewe of Excalibur • Friday, February 21st • 7:00 PM

      Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters • Saturday, February 22nd • 5:00 PM

      Krewe of Atlas • Sunday, February 23rd • 4:00 PM

      Krewe of Symphony • Thursday, February 27th • 6:30 PM

      Krewe of Athena • Sunday, March 2nd • 5:30 PM

      Krewe of Centurions • Monday, March 3rd | LUNDI GRAS • 6:00 PM
      Krewe of Kings follows

      Krewe of Argus • Tuesday, March 4th | MARDI GRAS • 11:00 AM
      Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians follows

      New Orleans

      Krewe of Chewbacchus • Saturday, February 1st • 7:00 PM

      Krewe Bohème • Friday, February 14th • 7:00 PM

      Krewe du Vieux • Saturday, February 15th • 6:30 PM
      krewedelusion follows

      ‘tit Rəx • Sunday, February 16th • 4:30 PM

      Krewe of Nefertiti • Sunday, February 16th • 1:00 PM

      Krewe of Cork • Friday, February 21st • 3:00 PM

      Krewe of Oshun • Friday, February 21st • 5:30 PM
      Krewe of Cleopatra follows

      Krewe of Pontchartrain • Saturday, February 22nd• 11:30 AM
      Legion of Mars follows
      Krewe of Choctaw follows
      Krewe of Freret follows

      Knights of Sparta • Saturday, February 22nd • 5:30 PM

      Krewe of Pygmalion • Saturday, February 22nd • 6:15 PM

      Krewe of Barkus • Sunday, February 23rd • 2:00 PM

      The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale • Sunday, February 23rd • 11:00 AM

      Krewe of Carrollton • Sunday, February 23rd • 12:30 PM

      Krewe of King Arthur • Sunday, February 23rd • 1:00 PM

      Krewe of Druids • Wednesday, February 26th • 6:15 PM
      Krewe of Alla follows

      Knights of Babylon • Thursday, February 27th • 5:30 PM
      Knights of Chaos follows

      Krewe of Muses • Thursday, February 27th • 6:30 PM

      Krewe of Bosom Buddies • Friday, February 28th • 11:30 AM

      Krewe of Hermes • Friday, February 28th • 5:30 PM

      Krewe d’Etat • Friday, February 28th • 6:30 PM
      Krewe of Morpheus follows

      Krewe of Iris • Saturday, March 1st • 11:00 AM

      Krewe of Tucks • Saturday, March 1st • 12:00 PM

      Krewe of Endymion • Saturday, March 1st • 4:00 PM

      Krewe of Okeanos • Sunday, March 2nd • 11:00 AM
      Krewe of Mid-City follows

      Krewe of Thoth • Sunday, March 2nd • 12:00 PM

      Krewe of Bacchus • Sunday, March 2nd • 5:15 PM

      Krewe of Proteus • Monday, March 3rd | LUNDI GRAS • 5:15 PM

      Krewe of Orpheus • Monday, March 3rd | LUNDI GRAS • 6:00 PM

      Krewe of Zulu • Tuesday, March 4th | MARDI GRAS • 8:00 AM

      Krewe of Rex • Tuesday, March 4th | MARDI GRAS • 10:30 AM
      Krewe of Elks Orleans follows
      Krewe of Crescent City follows

      Kenner

      Krewe of Isis • Saturday, March 1st • 6:00 PM

      Westbank

      The Mystic Krewe of Music • Monday, February 24th • 6:00 PM

      The Krewe of Nandi • Wednesday, February 26th • 6:00 PM

      Krewe of NOMTOC • Saturday, March 1st • 10:45 AM

      Chalmette

      Knights of Nemesis • Saturday, February 22nd • 1:00 PM

      Northshore

      Abita Springs

      Krewe of Push Mow • Sunday, February 23rd • 2:00 PM

      Bush

      Krewe of Bush • Saturday, March 1st • 9:00 AM

      Covington

      Krewe of Majestic Parade • Saturday, January 25th • 11:00 AM

      Krewe of Olympia • Saturday, February 22nd • 6:00 PM

      Covington Lions Club • Tuesday, March 4th | MARDI GRAS • 10:00 AM
      Carnival in Covington follows
      Krewe of Bogue Falaya follows

      Krewe of Mardi PAWS • Sunday, March 9th • 2:00 PM

      Folsom

      Krewe of Folsom • Tuesday, March 4th | MARDI GRAS • 2:00 PM

      Hammond

      Omega • Friday, February 21 • 6:30 PM

      Madisonville

      Krewe of Tchefuncte • Saturday, February 22nd • 1:00 PM

      Mandeville

      Krewe of Eve • Friday, February 21st • 7:00 PM

      Krewe du Pooch • Saturday, March 15th • 12:00 PM

      Pearl River

      Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club • Sunday, February 16th • 1:00 PM

      Slidell

      Krewe of Titans • Friday, February 14th • 6:30 PM

      Krewe of Bilge • Saturday, February 15th • 12:00 PM

      Krewe of Poseidon • Saturday, February 15th • 6:00 PM

      Krewe of Antheia • Sunday, February 16th • 1:00 PM

      Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne • Saturday, February 22nd • 10:00 AM

      Krewe of Dionysus • Sunday, February 23rd • 1:00 PM

      Krewe of Selene • Friday, February 28th • 6:30 PM

      Parade Into Your New Home!

      From the Northshore to the Southshore, there are not only plenty of parades to experience but also plenty of properties for you to move into! See a list of our Northshore and Southshore properties and find the one that meets your needs today!