Monday, June 24

The Mortal Remains of The Up Stairs Lounge Fire Victims

Historian and writer, Frank Perez will take you through the tragic 1973 Up Stairs Lounge arson and its legacies.

By Save Our Cemeteries

Date and time

Monday, June 24 · 6 - 8pm CDT

Location

Metairie Cemetery

5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70124

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About this event

2 hours

Monday, June 24th

Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

Doors and wine reception at 6:00pm, Lecture at 6:30pm

“The Mortal Remains of The Up Stairs Lounge Fire Victims”

Historian and writer, Frank Perez will take you through the tragic 1973 Up Stairs Lounge arson, which is still the deadliest fire in New Orleans history, claiming 32 lives.

In addition to recounting the story of the fire and its aftermath, the lecture will focus on three specific victims—Ferris Leblanc, Rev. Bill Larson, and Reggie Adams—and the unique circumstances surrounding their burials.

Organized by

Save Our Cemeteries

Save Our Cemeteries is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and protection of the historic cemeteries of New Orleans through restoration, education, and advocacy.