The Shearer/Lawson Family Reunion Committee is delighted to announce the details of our family reunion in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 26 - 29, 2025. The weekend will be filled with activities and entertainment to enjoy and make more wonderful family memories.
We have selected Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter as our host hotel for the family reunion. Wyndham is located in the heart of the historic French Quarter, just four blocks from the Aquarium and Port of New Orleans. The hotel is also less than a block from Canal Street, the streetcar stop, within walking distance of countless restaurants, art galleries, antique shops, and New Orleans nightlife.
We have been provided special nightly group rates of $99 for the king and double rooms on Thursday and $139 on Friday and Saturday. These rates do not include local taxes and fees and are subject to a two-night minimum on Friday and Saturday. The hotel also provides valet parking for a nightly rate of $40. However, we are continuing to work with local parking vendors in hopes of securing a less expensive alternative for parking. To receive the hotel's discounted group rates, guests must make reservations by Tuesday, May 26, 2025. The hotel will allow reservations made after May 26th if space is available and at the standard rates.
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
124 Royal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Reservation line: (866) 781-3768
If family members make hotel reservations by phone, they will need to provide the family's group code, Shearer Lawson Family Reunion. When family members make reservations online, the group discount is already applied. The hotel reservation link is below:
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/new-orleans-louisiana/wyndham-new-orleans-french-quarter/overview?checkInDate=06/25/2025&checkOutDate=06/29/2025&groupCode=062625SLF
Important Note: Incidentals: There will be a $50 per night hold on each guestroom. This is standard for most hotels in New Orleans and can cover incidental room charges, such as parking, room service, movie rentals, etc. This hold (minus any incidental charges) will be released at checkout. The funds will be available immediately if a major credit card is used. If a bank debit card is used, the funds will be available within 7-10 business days, depending on your financial institution.
For family arriving on Thursday, June 26th, we will meet for happy hour from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Mr. Ed's Southern Creole Kitchen, located next to the Wyndham Hotel. Registered family members can pick up registration packets from the front desk at check-in.
Join us for the banquet on the evening of Friday, June 27th, where we will take a sunset dinner cruise down the Mississippi River on New Orleans's Creole Queen. After dinner, we will venture to the promenade deck and enjoy jazz music and a sweet river breeze. It will be an All White Affair, and the Creole Queen promises to provide a night the Shearer/Lawson family will never forget.
The family picnic will be held on Saturday, June 28th, at City Park, a 1300-acre nature conservancy and one of the country's largest urban parks. When we arrive, the family will be served freshly prepared baby back ribs, hotdogs, and hamburgers with all the trimmings. After lunch, there will be much to see and experience as City Park is home to the New Orleans Botanical Gardens, New Orleans Museum of Art, and Louisiana Children's Museum. The park also has a huge lake providing gondola rides and paddleboat rentals. There is also the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park with its antique carousel ride and Storyland, a Mother Goose-themed playground where kids can meet the Three Little Pigs, Cinderella's Pumpkin, the Cheshire Cat, and Snow White. City Park has something for everyone to enjoy.
Registration is required for the family reunion. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate non-registered family members. This includes the banquet and family picnic. However, we understand the financial impact of vacations on families and are happy to accept payment installments on the banquet and picnic fees. The balance must be paid in full by June 13th. For your convenience, payments can be made via credit card, money order, or CashApp. The family reunion's CashApp is $ShearerLawsonBHM. Credit card, money order and CashApp payments will be accepted beginning Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Registration packets will not be mailed.
We look forward to seeing you in NOLA. As always, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. We can be reached by using the "Contact Us" option on the family website.