Caroling in the Square 2024
December 2024The 80th anniversary of this favorite holiday event entertained thousands in Jackson Square - including a joyous centenarian.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
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The evening begins with a concert in the St. Louis Cathedral with the cathedral’s choir and orchestra
At 7pm, cathedral officiants lead a procession into the square, now filled with families.
The square outside the fence was filled with overflow carolers.
On the stage, public officials, entertainers and board members of the Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré organization lead the caroling.
Members of the NOPD Eighth District (which includes the French Quarter) are recognized and help lead a few carols.
Marshall Harris, one of the evening’s special guests
The evening’s master of ceremonies, Mark Romig of New Orleans and Company, with Patio Planters board member Micah Loewenthal and son Logan
Patio Planters president Joey DiFatta and board member Sandra Dartus, who heads up the annual caroling event team
Helping lead the carols are Harry Mayronne, Amy Alvarez and Chris Wecklein.
The vibrant guest star who stole the show this year, Helen McKamey, who’s 100 years old.
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