It’s a celebration 200 years in the making! The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) is proud to join Jefferson Parish and key business and community leaders to celebrate the Jefferson Parish Bicentennial. February 11, 2025 marks the 200th birthday of Jefferson Parish. All year long, Jefferson Parish and key partners host a year of festivities to commemorate the rich history and culture, diversity, innovation, and resilience that have shaped this place into a thriving hub for commerce and community.
Businesses are encouraged to be a part of this special anniversary by spearheading their own events, activities, and programming throughout the year. They may want to consider creating a special Bicentennial product, including the JP Bicentennial logo on packaging, or finding a way to incorporate the Bicentennial logo into signage, storefronts, and/or social media content. This is the perfect time for businesses to showcase their historical milestones and success stories. There are lots of ways to get engaged!
Download the Bicentennial Logo: The Jefferson Parish Bicentennial logo is available to local businesses and organizations in the Jefferson Parish and Greater New Orleans region who wish to use it on their promotional materials. By downloading or using the Jefferson Parish Bicentennial logo, businesses agree to comply with the following rules and guidelines. CLICK HERE to access the logo.
Jefferson Parish Passport: Celebrate the Jefferson Parish Bicentennial with the new Jefferson Parish Passport brought to you by the Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau. All year long, residents and visitors can unlock special discounts at participating JP-based restaurants, retailers, and event venues. The mobile-friendly savings pass is super easy to use and totally free!The JP Passport will be rolled out in the coming weeks. Be one of the first to access the pass & experience JP in a whole new way! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Submit an Event on the Bicentennial Community Calendar: Jefferson Parish businesses and organizations, as well as residents and community groups, are invited to add significant dates to the Bicentennial calendar (i.e. upcoming events, business anniversaries, historical moments, major milestones, etc.) To submit an event visit the main page of the Bicentennial Calendar and select “Submit an Event” at the top right of the calendar.
Join the conversation: When posting social media content about or in alignment with the Bicentennial, please use the hashtag #JP200.
Save the Date & Spread the Word: Share this information with your networks. We want to build excitement and engagement around this historic occasion. Let’s make 2025 a year to remember!
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