The ribbon was cut Thursday afternoon on the newly paved and landscaped section of Tammany Trace between the Covington Trailhead and the Justice Center parking area. Mayor Mark Johnson cut the ribbon while Parish President Mike Cooper looked on.
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The ceremony took place on Lockwood Street, between the train depot and diCristina's Restaurant. A Thursday night concert followed immediately.
The group "second lined" up to the Trailhead, bringing its own marching brass band, the Brasshearts.
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The dignitaries posed for a group picture.
The band played a varied selection of New Orleans jazz favorites.
Local residents are already using the new section for casual afternoon strolls.
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