NEW ORLEANS — The Orleans Parish Sheriff invites the city to join her for a Thanksgiving Day celebration with free meals for those in need.
Sheriff Susan Hutson is inviting the entire city of New Orleans to the 49th annual Sheriff’s Thanksgiving Day Celebration happening Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Morial Convention Center in Hall G.
As a part of the celebration, Sheriff’s Office employees and volunteers will distribute more than 2,000 holiday meals to those in the community who need them most.
Those living at senior centers, assisted living facilities, local shelters, and more are invited to have a holiday meal with Sheriff Hutson and OPSO staff.
“We are so proud to continue this OPSO tradition for the community we love and care for, and we couldn’t do it without our remarkable volunteers and staff,” said Sheriff Hutson. “This annual meal is a highlight for not only guests who may otherwise spend this holiday alone, but the many people who join OPSO as we bring our community together to celebrate.”
In addition to the holiday meal distribution, guests will be treated to live musical performances by Grammy Lifetime Award recipient Leo Nocentelli, vocalist and trumpeter James Andrews, Queen of Gospel Irma Thomas, violinist Michael Ward, the OPSO Special Reserve Band lead by Earl Smith and many more.