French It Up, NOLA! 🏀⚜️

French & Francophone Night with the New Orleans Pelicans

French is taking over the Smoothie King Center! Join the Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans and the New Orleans Pelicans for French It Up, NOLA!, a special night celebrating New Orleans’ French and Francophone culture.

📅 Friday, December 18
🏀 New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings
⏰ Tip-off: 7:00 PM
🎉 Pregame Happy Hour with half-off drinks and DJ Germs

Come celebrate the French-speaking community of New Orleans, cheer on the Pelicans, and bring a little francophone energy to game night! Taraneh- French Heritage Night …

And there’s an extra French connection on the court! We’ll be celebrating two Francophone players: Yves Missi, from Cameroon, with the Pelicans and Maxime Raynaud, from France, with the Sacramento Kings. Two teams, one very francophone night in New Orleans!

AFNO designated sections

AFNO guests and community members are invited to purchase discounted tickets in our designated seating areas:

🎟️ Sections 108–109
🎟️ Section 314

Grab your friends, wear your Pelicans colors, and get ready to French It Up, NOLA!

Tickets are limited — reserve your seats and join us for a night of basketball, music, community, and francophone pride.

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