[thackney]

- Smoking is no longer allowed in bars, restaurants, casinos and at the fairgrounds.

- There is no smoking allowed within five feet of Lafayette Square.

- Smoking is now prohibited in outdoor sporting arenas and stadiums — except during concerts, festivals and parades.

- Smoking will be allowed during carnival balls in the Morial Convention Center.

All of the rules at:

ARTICLE II. - SMOKE FREE AIR ACT
https://www.municode.com/library/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH66EN_ARTIISMFRAIAC

[smalltownslick]

“- Smoking is no longer allowed in bars, restaurants, casinos and at the fairgrounds.”

Ah, the Fairgrounds, too! Interesting timing, just in time for the start of JazzFest. I wonder how many of the tourists who come from all around the world will be caught off guard by this.

[ro_dreaming]

- Smoking is now prohibited in outdoor sporting arenas and stadiums — except during concerts, festivals and parades.

I’ve never - EVER seen a parade in an outdoor sporting arena or stadium.