Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church & School invites St. Bernard Parish residents and visitors from all over to celebrate our local delicacy and kick-off the Creole tomato season with delicious food including Raw and Grilled Oysters, Tomato-a-la-Chalmette, BBQ Shrimp, Jambalaya, Shrimp Fettuccini, Crawfish Fried Rice, and much more. The weekend features live local entertainment, games, & rides. Our annual Miss, Teen & Junior Pageant, as well as our Tomato Children's Pageant are annually held on the Saturday of the festival. We hope to see you there!

Schedule of Events

Ride Information
The OLPS Tomato Festival is a three day festival full of so many rides, games, food booths, and so much more!

Friday
6pm-11pm: Ride Bands, POP $30
Saturday
12pm-11pm: Ride Bands, POP $30
Sunday
12pm-10pm: Ride Bands, POP $30
Unlimited Weekend Armbands: $85

Music
All throughout festival weekend, in between performances by the OLPS students, bands are playing, and people are dancing all across the festival grounds. Below you will find the 72nd Our Lady of Prompt Succor Tomato Festival Band Lineup!

April 21, 2023
5:30-7:30pm: Crowe Boys
8-11pm: Tongue and Groove

April 22, 2023
2-4: Jason Dorcey
5:30-7:30: LA Strip
8-11: Category 6

April 23, 2023
2:30-4:30: Rhythm Chasers
5-7: Cypress Pop Trio
8-10: Top Cats

Pageant

April 22, 2023
71st Annual The Miss, Teen & Junior Tomato Festival Pageant
The pageant consist of four parts: interview (teen & miss only), on stage introductions, onstage question (miss only), and evening gown competition. All contestants will need three outfits for the day: business suit/dress, costume, and a evening gown. Contestants are responsible for providing their own hair and make up as well as their wardrobe. All contestants should be prepared to speak on the mic and answer simple questions about themselves and the festival. Optional virtual workshop information is also listed below.Please review our contracts prior to completing an application. We are excited that you are considering competing for this title!
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April 22, 2023
Childrens Pageant at OLPS School Cafeteria
Entry Fee: $50.00 per child, $5 optional photogenic award
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Date: April 21-23, 2023

Location:
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church,
2320 Paris Road,
Chalmette, LA 70043.

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