4/30 Update: Due to the possibility of severe weather this evening, Councilmember McCarron has made the decision to postpone this event to a later date. A new date will be announced once it has been rescheduled.
Thank you for your commitment to the community and for your understanding.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — District A Councilmember Aimee McCarron will host a “Light the Night” community walk in the Hollygrove-Dixon neighborhood on Thursday, April 30. This initiative focuses on identifying streetlights that have been out for a significant period and highlighting areas where additional lighting would improve public safety and neighborhood visibility.
Addressing streetlight infrastructure across the city remains a shared priority with Mayor Helena Moreno’s Administration, and this effort aligns directly with broader citywide goals to enhance safety, responsiveness, and quality of life for residents. The event will provide an opportunity to engage directly with City officials, observe conditions firsthand, and discuss coordinated strategies to improve streetlight maintenance and, where needed, expand streetlight coverage. City officials and community leaders will be present.
Councilmember McCarron’s first Light the Night event, held in Hollygrove, cataloged nearly 30 infrastructure issues, ranging from broken utility poles to damaged sidewalks. These issues were reported to the appropriate department, and many have been repaired. Councilmember McCarron’s office continues to follow up on the remaining issues.
We hope you will join us as we work together to shine a light on this important issue for Hollygrove-Dixon and communities across the city.
WHAT:
Light the Night Community Walk
WHEN:
Thursday, April 30th, 2026 at 6:30 PM
WHO:
- Councilmember Aimee McCarron
- Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Michael Harrison
- Daniel Shanks, Department of Public Safety
- Department of Public Works
WHERE:
New Orleans Job Corps Center, 8825 Airline Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70118
*Please bring your flashlights*