City Park in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Beatles Only Concert Performance in Louisiana

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 6, 2012

1. Beatles Only Concert Performance in Louisiana Marker

Inscription.
It was twenty years ago today,
John Lennon brought the band to play.

This plaque commemorates the 20th anniversary of The Beatles only concert performance in Louisiana
September 16, 1964, City Park Stadium
Presented by
WRNO Radio to City Park and the people of New Orleans
This 16th day of September, 1984

"For there will never be another Beatles..."

Erected 1984 by WRNO Radio Station.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the The Beatles series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1964.

Location. 29° 59.424′ N, 90° 6.022′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in City Park. Marker can be reached from Marconi Court east of Marconi Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the Tad Gormley Stadium close to the Marconi Court entrance on a pillar/wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5400 Stadium Drive, New Orleans LA 70124, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Duelling Grounds (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marvin E. Thames (approx. 0.4 miles away); Holt Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery

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(approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 6, 2012

2. Beatles Only Concert Performance in Louisiana Marker

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