General Info:

1. When & Where is the Umbrella Walk & Gumbo Gras?

   • Saturday, October 28, 2023

   • Audubon Park, Shelter #10. 6500 Magazine Street

   • Directly across from Audubon Park Tea Room

2. What time does the Umbrella Walk begin?

   • Registration opens at 9:00 AM

   • Umbrella Walk begins at 11:00 AM

     • NOTE: Children can be pulled in wagons during the walk. Feel free to decorate! 

3. How long is the walk?

   • 2.0 miles 

4. How much does it cost to enter?

   • General Admission for Adults - $25

   • VIP TENT: $100

   • Youth Tickets Ages 7-12 - $10

   • Children 6 & Under - Free

5. What is included with general registration?

   • All registrants receive:

     • A wrist band for food and drinks, (1) Tucks Umbrella, (1) doubloon to vote for People’s Choice Award

6. How do I register?

   • Cash/Credit Card day of the event or Online at the egistration Tab

7. Is it pet friendly?

   • Yes, please have all pets on a leash for safety 

8.  Do I need to bring my own fold out chair?

   • Yes, we encourage you to bring your own chair. We will provide some chairs, but availability is limited.

   • Some park benches, picnic tables, and fold out chairs will be at the event, but not enough for everyone​

9. How do I buy Raffle Tent tickets?

   • ​The raffle tent is open until from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

   • Raffle Drawings will take place at 1:30 PM

   • Re-drawing will take place :15 Minutes after first dragons occur

   • Purchase Tickets at the Raffle Tent

   • 1 Ticket - $1.00

   • Cash only !

   • Must be 21+ for items with alcohol 

   • Winners must be present to accept award

     • If not present after :15, the next name is pulled​

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Gumbo Cook-off Competition: (Complete rules under event info tab)

1. How much does it cost to compete?

   • $200.00

2. How many people can be on a team?

   • 8

3. What time does the judging begin?

   • From 11:15 AM - till

   • The Gumbo Coordinator will give each team a time when their gumbo must be served to the judges

4. Can I set up the day the day before the event? When can the teams arrive Saturday for set up?

   • Yes. We have overnight security provided Friday evening till Saturday morning 

5. Do I need to bring my own tent?

   • Yes, all teams must bring their own 10x10 pop up tent for the competition ​

   • IMPORTANT: Tents must be secured with sandbags/weights/blocks. Tents can not be nailed into the ground

 

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Parking Information:

1. Do special needs have reserved parking?

   • Yes. We will have parking volunteers at Shelter #10 to assist anyone in need

   • 8 Special needs parking spots will be reserved in front of Shelter #10

2. Is there general parking? 

   • Yes. General open parking on Magazine Street or inside the park at Shelter #10

   • Note: Parking is prohibited in the Golf Club Parking Lot. 

   • Limited Spots availableIn front of Shelter #10 | Consider carpooling or using a ride share service

3. ​Additional Parking will be available across Magazine Street in the parking areas around Entergy Blvd. & West Drive.

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1. Shuttle Bus Service​

   • The Shuttle Bus service will be provided between Shelter #10 and the parking areas across Magazine Street.

   • The bus will shuttle attendees through the duration of the event

2. Access to thes shuttle bus area is off of Magazine Street via Entergy Blvd. & West Drive.

   • ​​See Parking Map Provided 

3. Is there a cost to park?

   • No

 

*For all other questions, please e-mail info@tucksfoundation.org