Frequently Asked Questions
A little info goes a long way
General Info:
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When & Where is the Umbrella Walk & Gumbo Gras?
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Saturday, October 28, 2023
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Audubon Park, Shelter #10. 6500 Magazine Street
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Directly across from Audubon Park Tea Room
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What time does the Umbrella Walk begin?
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Registration opens at 9:00 AM
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Umbrella Walk begins at 11:00 AM
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NOTE: Children can be pulled in wagons during the walk. Feel free to decorate!
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How long is the walk?
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2.0 miles
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How much does it cost to enter?
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General Admission for Adults - $25
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VIP TENT: $100
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Youth Tickets Ages 7-12 - $10
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Children 6 & Under - Free
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What is included with general registration?
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All registrants receive:
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A wrist band for food and drinks, (1) Tucks Umbrella, (1) doubloon to vote for People’s Choice Award
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How do I register?
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Cash/Credit Card day of the event or Online at the egistration Tab
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Is it pet friendly?
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Yes, please have all pets on a leash for safety
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Do I need to bring my own fold out chair?
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Yes, we encourage you to bring your own chair. We will provide some chairs, but availability is limited.
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Some park benches, picnic tables, and fold out chairs will be at the event, but not enough for everyone​
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How do I buy Raffle Tent tickets?
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​The raffle tent is open until from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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Raffle Drawings will take place at 1:30 PM
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Re-drawing will take place :15 Minutes after first dragons occur
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Purchase Tickets at the Raffle Tent
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1 Ticket - $1.00
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Cash only !
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Must be 21+ for items with alcohol
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Winners must be present to accept award
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If not present after :15, the next name is pulled​
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Gumbo Cook-off Competition: (Complete rules under event info tab)
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How much does it cost to compete?
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$200.00
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How many people can be on a team?
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8
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What time does the judging begin?
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From 11:15 AM - till
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The Gumbo Coordinator will give each team a time when their gumbo must be served to the judges
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Can I set up the day the day before the event? When can the teams arrive Saturday for set up?
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Yes. We have overnight security provided Friday evening till Saturday morning
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Do I need to bring my own tent?
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Yes, all teams must bring their own 10x10 pop up tent for the competition ​
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IMPORTANT: Tents must be secured with sandbags/weights/blocks. Tents can not be nailed into the ground
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Parking Information:
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Do special needs have reserved parking?
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Yes. We will have parking volunteers at Shelter #10 to assist anyone in need
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8 Special needs parking spots will be reserved in front of Shelter #10
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Is there general parking?
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Yes. General open parking on Magazine Street or inside the park at Shelter #10
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Note: Parking is prohibited in the Golf Club Parking Lot.
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Limited Spots availableIn front of Shelter #10 | Consider carpooling or using a ride share service
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​Additional Parking will be available across Magazine Street in the parking areas around Entergy Blvd. & West Drive.
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Shuttle Bus Service​
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The Shuttle Bus service will be provided between Shelter #10 and the parking areas across Magazine Street.
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The bus will shuttle attendees through the duration of the event
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Access to thes shuttle bus area is off of Magazine Street via Entergy Blvd. & West Drive.
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​​See Parking Map Provided
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Is there a cost to park?
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No
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*For all other questions, please e-mail info@tucksfoundation.org