Harrison Avenue Marketplace expands into Gentilly and New Orleans East

Beacon of Hope Resource Center is proud to announce that Harrison Avenue Marketplace is being duplicated in Gentilly and in New Orleans East through partnerships with the Gentilly Fest Marketplace and the Renaissance Marketplace of Eastern New Orleans.

We established Harrison Avenue Marketplace, an ongoing outdoor market, featuring local restaurants, arts and crafts, family entertainment, and live music, which hosts 72 vendors and attracts over 3,000 attendees per event. Economic studies of the Harrison Avenue Marketplace by Marketumbrella.org and University of New Orleans show an approximate $3.6 million direct economic impact over a two year period, helping Lakeview area businesses attain pre-Katrina revenue. We hope to see similar or better results with these new Marketplaces.

The first Gentilly Fest Marketplace was held on June 5, 2009 at the Oak Park Shopping Center located at the corner of Paris Ave and Mirabeau Ave. It was a great success with over 1500 people and 65 venders. Beacon of Hope Resource Center had a booth, where 34 residents registered to volunteer and 17 work requests were turned in. Upcoming Gentilly Fest Marketplace dates are July 3, August 7, and September 4, 2009 from 4:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. For more information, visit www.gentillyfest.org, or call the Gentilly Fest Marketplace Chair, Maria Mercedes Tio at 504.236.3806.

The first Renaissance Marketplace of Eastern New Orleans will be held at the Lowes at 5770 Read Blvd, on June 27, 2009 from 4:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. It will also be held on July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, and November 21, 2009.

We look forward to seeing you at these Marketplaces while Harrison Avenue Marketplace is on summer hiatus. Harrison Avenue Marketplace's Fall schedule starts on August 12, 2009 at 801 Harrison Avenue, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. It will continue every 2nd Wednesday of the month, on September 19, October 14, November 11, and December 9, 2009.

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