OFFICIAL 2008 JAZZ FEST EXPRESS
THE ONLY SHUTTLE THAT CAN TAKE YOU INSIDE THE GATES OF THE FESTIVAL!
Roundtrip air-conditioned transportation to and from the Fair Grounds.
Shuttle & Festival admission tickets will be on sale at the Shuttle Departure Locations on the days of the Festival beginning at 9:30am. All shuttles begin operating at 10:30am and will operate until all patrons have been transported from the Fair Grounds.
Accessibility: If you are in need of a lift vehicle to transport you in a wheelchair or motorized scooter, please call us in advance at 504-569-1401 or 800-535-7786 to identify your departure location (listed below), date and approximate departure time in order that we may better serve you.

DOWNTOWN DEPARTURE LOCATIONS
Steamboat Natchez Dock (Toulouse St. at the Mississippi River)
and Sheraton Hotel (500 Canal Street)
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Friday, Saturday or Sunday of either weekend
Admission & Roundtrip Shuttle: $56 advance, $66 day of
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Thursday, May 1
Admission & Roundtrip Shuttle: $46 advance, $56 day of
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Any day of the Fest (4/25-26-27, 5/1-2-3-4)
Roundtrip Shuttle Only: $16 advance or day of

Marconi Meadows (Includes Parking)*
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Friday, Saturday or Sunday of either weekend
Admission & Roundtrip Shuttle: $54 advance, $64 day of
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Thursday, May 1
Admission & Roundtrip Shuttle: $44 advance, $54 day of
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Any day of the Fest (4/25-26-27, 5/1-2-3-4)
Roundtrip Shuttle Only: $14 advance or day of
*Driving Directions to Marconi Meadows:
Traveling Eastbound from Baton Rouge / Lafayette:
Driving on I-10 East, after passing the Bonnabel Blvd. exit in Metairie, get in the middle lane, take 610 East, then get in your right lane and take the Canal Blvd. exit. Take a right on Canal Blvd. and go .3 miles (3 tenths of a mile). Take a left on Navarre Avenue and drive .5 miles (1/2 mile). Take a left at the dead end on Marconi Drive. Drive .5 miles (1/2 mile). Take a right on Zachary Taylor and follow the signs to Marconi Meadows in City Park.
Traveling Westbound from Slidell / Biloxi:
Driving on I-10 West, after crossing the Industrial Canal "High Rise" bridge, get in your right lane, take 610 West, travel past a few exits and then take the Canal Blvd. exit. Take a left on Canal Blvd. and go .3 miles (3 tenths of a mile). Take a left on Navarre Avenue and drive .5 miles (1/2 mile). Take a left at the dead end on Marconi Drive. Drive .5 miles (1/2 mile). Take a right on Zachary Taylor and follow the signs to Marconi Meadows in City Park.

JAZZ FEST EXPRESS AND ADVANCE ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ON APRIL 23 & 24 (FOR THE 1st WEEKEND) AND ON April 29 & April 30 (FOR THE 2nd WEEKEND)
Steamboat Natchez Dock at Toulouse Street & the River, next to the Jax Brewery [8am – 4pm]
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Hilton Hotel Concierge Desk (Poydras at the River)
[8am – 4pm]
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Marriott Hotel Concierge Desk (555 Canal St .) [8am – 4pm]
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Sheraton Hotel Concierge Desk (500 Canal St.) [8am - 4pm]
Admission tickets will not be sold separately but must be purchased with shuttle tickets. Shuttle tickets with or without advance admission tickets may be purchased by calling 800-535-7786 or 504-569-1401.