Brews and Boos FAQs

Fundraiser Frequently Asked Questions

Date
Friday, October 23 + Saturday, October 24, 2026

Time
8–11pm

Location
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park + Storyland

Ticket Prices
VIP Admission: $70
General Admission: $40
Friends of City Park Members receive $5 off General Admission

EVENT INFO

Do you have to be 21 to attend?
Yes, all guests must be 21 years of age and older to attend.

How do I get into Brews and Boos?
Guests may enter through the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park (7 Victory Avenue) gate.

Will food be available? 
Yes, admission includes jambalaya.

What does VIP Admission include? 
Storyland bar will be fully stocked with higher-end liquor brands and mixers (tonic, club soda, orange juice, club soda, etc.).

What happens if it rains?
This is a rain-or-shine event. We reserve the right to modify any event features as necessary for the safety of our guests and staff. No refunds will be given, and your ticket will be considered a donation to City Park Conservancy.

Ticketing

How do I buy tickets?
Tickets will be available for purchase in September.

Can I buy tickets at the gate the day of the event?
No, all tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Can I attend a different night?
Your ticket is only valid for the night purchased.

 I am no longer available to attend. Can I receive a refund?
There are no refunds for this event. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to forward your ticket to a friend or family member.

Please note City Park Conservancy and its partner ticketing vendors will never ask for your banking/PayPal information via social media. To guarantee a purchase is official, we advise only buying from CPC-sanctioned platforms. Tickets purchased from non-CPC platforms will not be honored at the event.

FRIENDS OF CITY PARK MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS

Do Friends of City Park Members receive special pricing?
Yes, members receive $5 off General Admission tickets. 

How do I receive the Friends of City Park discount?
Using the primary email address tied to your membership, purchase Friends of City Park Member tickets. Your email address will be validated after purchase.

How do I know if my FOCP Membership is still active?
Contact the membership team at 504-483-9380 or [email protected] to ask if your Friends of City Park Membership is still active.

PARKING

Where do I park?
All parking in City Park is free. Available parking includes:

  • Tricentennial parking lot located at 53 Dreyfous Drive, near the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn. You can enter this parking lot on Dreyfous Drive or Victory Avenue.
  • Additional parking is available in the lot across from the entrance to Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. You can enter this parking lot on Dreyfous Drive.
  • There is parallel street parking available throughout City Park, though it can fill up quickly for events.