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2026 Reunion Activity Ideas

bournefamilyreunio
Jul 20
4 min read

We want you to have the best time during this year's reunion. So here are some activities you can do in Biloxi (and in New Orleans for our Thursday Day-Trip)!


Activity Suggestions for Biloxi:


Notable Biloxi Restaurants:


If you want even more ideas, please check out this post!


Activity Suggestions for New Orleans:

New Orleans Activity Options: 

  • JAMNOLA - JAMNOLA stands for Joy, Art, Music – New Orleans and takes audiences of all ages on a topsy-turvy stroll through the cultural gems that make the city so special. Enjoy 29 exhibits celebrating the iconic art, music and theatrics of New Orleans, brought to life by over 100 local artists and collaborators.

    • Located at 940 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116. Less than a 10 minute walk from the French Quarter. 

    • Open 10am - 6pm (To experience all JAMNOLA has to offer, please arrive at least 60 minutes before closing).

    • Ticket prices: Timed entry is $40.69 for ages 13+ (inclusive of tax and online processing fee); $35.19 for Full-Time Student(18+), Teacher, Senior(60+), Military or First Responder; $25.29 for children ages 3-12; Children under 3 are free.

    • Tickets can be purchased HERE.


  • New Orleans School of Cooking - Class and Cocktail Walking Tour: Discover the flavors of New Orleans on a combined cooking class and cocktail tour. Start with a hands-on Louisiana cooking demonstration where you'll prepare classic dishes like jambalaya and gumbo, then enjoy tastings of these dishes. Afterward, explore the French Quarter’s historic bars while sipping three iconic cocktails. Learn about the history and culture of New Orleans food and drinks on this fun, informative tour led by local experts.

    • Located at 524 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA, 6 minutes from the French Quarter.

    • Price is $105.50/pp

    • They only allow 10 ppl per class, so book early if possible. Available option to reserve now and pay later (by July 28th). Free cancellation before 2:00 PM on July 29th (local time).

    • Tickets can be purchased HERE. 


  • New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise - Enjoy an only-in-New-Orleans experience when you embark on a paddle-wheel boat tour of the mighty Mississippi River. In the evening, hop aboard the Steamboat Natchez (or her sister vessel, the Riverboat City of New Orleans), and admire views of the city from the water's edge. This cost-saving package additionally includes a Creole‐inspired dinner (if option selected), plus live jazz music to set the mood. This multi-part package includes a cruise, live jazz, and a dinner upgrade. Listen to a performance by the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland. Admire pretty views of New Orleans as you sail down the Mississippi. Upgrade to add on a traditional buffet dinner of Creole classics

    • Located at 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA, 7 minutes from the French Quarter.

    • 6pm Dinner Seating Included: Board vessel at 5:45PM. Please enter the dining room at 6PM for dinner. Vessel departs the dock at 7PM. Vessel type: Takes place on the Steamboat NATCHEZ.

    • No Meal: Board the vessel anytime between 6-7 PM, she departs the dock at 7PM and returns at 9PM.

    • Price is $107.50/pp for dinner option; $58/pp for non-dinner option. 

    • Available option to reserve now and pay later (by July 28th). Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on Jul 29th (local time).

    • Tickets can be purchased HERE. 


  • Le Bon Temps Roule - Where New Orleans Comes Alive! Since 2002, The Soul Rebels have turned Thursday nights at Le Bon Temps Roule into one of the most legendary music experiences in New Orleans. This isn’t just a gig, it’s a tradition, a community, and a party that brings everyone together. There’s no VIP section, no walls between rich, famous, or local fans. Everyone comes through the door on equal footing because at Le Bon Temps Roule, love cures all. From Trombone Shorty, Jon Batiste, Wu-Tang Clan, Ed Sheeran, Mos Def, Peyton Manning, & countless others, to lifelong fans who’ve been coming for years, this small but mighty venue has hosted some of the biggest names in music & culture, all grooving together under one roof. It’s intimate, it’s wild, it’s electric, & it’s where some of The Soul Rebels’ most iconic songs were born. Every Thursday night is a chance to dance, connect, & witness the magic of New Orleans music at its purest. Fans come for the music, but they stay for the vibe, the energy, & the sense of family.

    • Located at 4801 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

    • Start time: 11pm

    • Entry Cost: $20

    • Food Menu



Notable New Orleans Restaurants (Black Owned):


Notable New Orleans Restaurants (Non-Black Owned):



 
 
 

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