NEW ORLEANS — Small Business Saturday, celebrated on Nov. 30, is a nationwide initiative encouraging shoppers to support locally owned stores after Black Friday. Here's a list of shops, restaurants, and services across the area.
So, how do you shop local? There are a few websites that guide you to small businesses and even include maps of some that are near you.
Finding local shops and businesses
Shop Local NOLA has a tool that helps you search for small shops across Southeast Louisiana. Visit here.
Stay Local has a map of local businesses in all parishes. Use the tool to look up a business near you here.
Orleans Parish
Magazine Street
The shopping district has six miles of the best shopping, dining, art galleries, and experiences in the city. View sales, happy hour deals and more here.
Oak Street NOLA
Visit some of your favorite businesses Uptown. There are plenty of discounts and savings to explore from local shops. Learn more at Oak Street NOLA.
Mid-City
Many local boutiques and cozy bookstores are found throughout the Mid-City area. Find out more about Mid-City shopping here.
Bayou Road: 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Do your holiday shopping and support your favorite small business on Bayou Road. There will also be pop-up markets, the community book center, and promotions. Support culture, commerce and community here.
NOLA East
Find New Orleans East businesses using Stay Local's map here.
Jefferson Parish
Spend local and support small businesses in Jefferson Parish. Shop Local NOLA has an extensive list of local shops in the area.
Northshore
Get in the holiday spirit and shop local at the Northshore's 3rd Annual Small Business Saturday holiday shopping event. Over 50 vendors, crafts, and businesses will be in attendance. There will also be complimentary treats on a first come, first serve basis.
The event is from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Visit Northshore Vendor Events for more information.
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