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Curfew Laws in New Orleans, LA (2026)

2 verified curfew laws for New Orleans, Louisiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

New Orleans bars minors under 18 from public places and business premises during school hours (6:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. on school days), nightly from 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. depending on season, and from 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, under City Code § 54-414. A stricter 8:00 p.m. curfew applies every night of the week inside the French Quarter and Marigny.

New Orleans Juvenile Curfew Hours

Significant Restrictions

New Orleans Code of Ordinances § 54-414

(b)Offenses. The following are violations of this section:(1)A minor shall not remain in a public place or on the premises of an establishment from:a.6:00 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. on any day when the minor is required to be in school;b.9:00 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until 6:00 a.m. of the following day from June 1 through August 31;c.8:00 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday,...

Park Curfew

City Park in New Orleans opens daily one-half hour before official sunrise and closes one-half hour after official sunset, when everyone must leave. Anyone found in the park after hours without special written permission is presumed to be disturbing the peace and damaging park property under Section 106-300.

New Orleans City Park Closes After Sunset

Some Restrictions

New Orleans Code of Ordinances § 106-300

City Park shall be open to the public daily from one-half hour before official sunrise to one-half hour after official sunset, at which time all persons must vacate City Park premises. Harrison and Filmore will remain open through City Park. ... (a)Overnight parking, walking, sleeping, and camping by individuals or groups is prohibited within the confines of City Park except upon special writte...