Gentilly
Parking for Fair Grounds Opening Day 2026
At Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd
When
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, first day of the 155th racing season
Dates via Crescent City Sports. Check your ticket for the final time.
The short plan
- No paid garage on file within a short walk. If you park on the street, check the block before you leave the car.
- Leaving is the slow part: everyone pulls out at once, so a garage a few blocks away often gets you home sooner.
Live check: tow zones, meters, events.
Book a guaranteed spot on SpotHeroGarages and lots
No garages on file within a short walk. Parking here is mostly on the street, so check the block before you leave the car.
Got towed?
Where your car is, what it costs, and how to get it back. Towed in New Orleans
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