September 4 - 6, 2026 | New Orleans, LA
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr – Astor
739 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
💰 Special Rate: $149 per night
✨ Perk: Breakfast is included in the room rate for our family block!
🌟 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT 🌟
Pay in full by March 1, 2026: $150
Pay in full by May 1, 2026: $175
Registration includes T-shirt, Saturday Banquet, and Sunday Picnic.
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Welcome & Registration
📍 Toulouse A & B
7:00 PM: The Ward Welcome Lounge
📍 Toulouse A & B
Settle in and reconnect at The Ward Welcome Lounge! Enjoy cards, games, snacks, and plenty of family fellowship—or get creative at the mask-making station and design a mask for Saturday night’s masquerade ball.
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast
Included in the hotel room rate.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Healthy Living Hour
📍 Toulouse A & B
Start your Saturday with a little movement, mindfulness, and healthy fun!
Saturday Afternoon: Free Time
The afternoon is yours to enjoy! Explore the sights, sounds, flavors, and culture of New Orleans at your own pace—or simply take some time to relax and recharge before the evening’s festivities.
7:00 PM: The Wards’ Masquerade Soirée: A Legacy Unmasked
📍 Astor Banquet Room 3 & Canal Street Balcony
Behind every mask is a story—and together, our stories reveal the strength, love, and legacy of the Ward family. Come dressed to impress, bring your mask, and prepare for a memorable night as we honor where we’ve come from and celebrate the generations still to come.
9:00 PM: The Family Feud
📍 Astor Banquet Room 3
Don’t leave the banquet room—the fun isn’t over yet! After the soirée, we’re putting the Ward family’s knowledge, quick thinking, and competitive spirit to the test with Ward Family Feud. Come ready to play, cheer on your family, and see which team will claim bragging rights!
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast
Included in the hotel room rate.
9:30 AM: Family Worship & Business Meeting
📍 Toulouse A & B
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Wards on the Bayou: Family BBQ & Game Day!
📍 Parc Des Familles (6101 Lafitte Hwy, Marrero, LA 70072)
Come hungry and ready for some friendly competition! We’ll enjoy good food, outdoor games, plenty of laughter, and quality time with the family. There’s even a splash pad for the little ones, so pack their swimsuits and towels! Dress comfortably, bring your game face, and join us for an afternoon of fun in the Big Easy.
Support our legacy! Our scholarship committee helps provide a head start for the students in our family.
Headed by Carol Harrell & Wanda McNeal.
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