NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans will soon have its own 'NOLA Walk of Fame.' The new project aims to honor the city's most influential figures with 50 custom fleur de lis plaques along Canal Street. In a Hollywood style, the trail will feature natives in entertainment, arts, entrepreneurs, and more.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Percy 'Master P' Miller, and other city officials and leaders will break ground on the NOLA Walk of Fame on Tuesday, November 26.
The concept was sparked by Master P, who was named the city's official Entertainment Ambassador in August by Mayor Cantrell. The project is set to be completed by Super Bowl LIX.
“As we continue preparations to host Super Bowl LIX, it is of huge importance that we honor and recognize the diverse group of notable individuals who make up the beautiful fabric of our city,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
According to Nola.com, renowned local artist Brandan "BMIKE" Odum will design the inaugural plaque. Locals and visitors will be able to see the Walk of Fame on Canal Street by the Saks Fifth Avenue department store.
Officials said the NOLA Walk of Fame will host inaugural ceremonies in February 2025 to coincide with Super Bowl LIX.
Find out the first 50 New Orleanians to be honored below:
- Aaron Neville, Musician
- A.P. Tureaud, Attorney
- Al Copeland, Restauranteur
- Allen Toussaint, Musician
- Allison "Tootie" Montana, Mardi Gras Indian
- Anthony Mackie, Actor
- Archie Manning, Athlete
- Avery Johnson, Athlete
- Big Freedia, Musician
- Blaine Kern "Mr. Mardi Gras," Businessman
- Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams, Musicians
- Bryant Gumbel, Journalist
- Carl Weathers, Actor
- Cedric Richmond, Politician
- Clyde Drexler, Athlete
- Khaled Mohammed Khaled "DJ Khaled," Musician
- Drew Christopher Brees (Honorary Inductee), Athlete
- Eli Manning, Athlete
- Ella Brennan, Restauranteur
- Ellen Degeneres, Comedian
- Ernest Dutch Morial, Politician
- Fats Domino, Musician
- Gayle Benson, Businesswoman
- Harry Connick, Jr., Musician
- Irma Thomas, Musician
- Jon Batiste, Musician
- John Georges, Businessman
- Leah Chase, Restaurateur
- Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. "Lil Wayne," Musician
- Louis Armstrong, Musician
- LaToya Cantrell (Honorary Inductee), Politician
- Malcolm "Dr. John" Rebennack, Jr., Musician
- Marc Morial, Politician
- Marshall Faulk, Athlete
- Mahalia Jackson, Singer
- Mia Young "Mia X," Musician
- Moon Landrieu, Politician
- Norman Francis, Educator
- Oretha Castle Haley, Activist
- Percy "Master P" Miller, Musician
- Pete Fountain, Musician
- Peyton Manning, Athlete
- Reese Witherspoon, Actress
- Revius Ortique, Jr., Judge
- Sidney Torres, Businessman
- Trombone Shorty, Musician
- Troy Carter, Politician
- Todd Graves, Businessman
- Tom Benson, Businessman
- Tyler Perry, Filmmaker
- Wendell Pierce, Actor
- William Goldring, Philanthropist
- Wynton Marsalis, Musician
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