The Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council (MMGAC) is slated to hold a board meeting open to the public, as per their latest announcement. In an advisory dedicated to keeping the constituents in the know and actively engaged, the council has laid out a forum where the citizens can offer their input and stay updated on the pressing affairs that animate the life of the festive city. The details of this participation opportunity were shared on the official New Orleans government website.
The coming together is scheduled for today, October 23 at 5 p.m., to be hosted in the historic halls of Gallier Hall, located at 545 St. Charles Ave. James Reiss will call the meeting to order, followed by a roll call to correct contact and mailing lists—a crucial step to ensure to accurately reach out to committee members and the public alike. The session will proceed with an approval of minutes from their previous meeting, which were disseminated electronically to the board members in advance.
The agenda promises a comprehensive examination of general business, spanning updates from an array of city departments, including the Mayor's Office on Cultural Economy, Homeland Security, and NOPD, among others. This level of reporting is indicative of a city working in tandem with its greatest spectacle, offering transparency through the articulate brocade of bureaucracy.
Crucial to the proceedings will be the presentation of updates concerning safety and health protocols—components integral to the successful orchestration of Mardi Gras. With an eye on the future, the council will also look forward to set proposed meeting dates for 2026, culminating in the planning for Mardi Gras, set for Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
