Dentists' Day at the Legislature
Wednesday, May 10th
The entire dental team is invited to attend Dentists' Day at the Legislature. Dentists' Day is a grassroots event celebrating the dental profession that offers dentists the opportunity to meet their lawmakers. After visiting with your legislators, don't forget to enjoy the reception, with food, music, and fun!
If you plan to attend, please email Jeanne McFall at
jeanne@ladental.org.
Tentative Schedule of Events*
| 2:00 p.m. |
Briefings at the State Library of Louisiana (Walking distance from the Capitol) |
| 3:15 p.m. |
Visit House and Senate chambers and leave notes for legislators |
| 4:00 p.m. or upon adjournment |
Reception for dentists, guests, and legislators at Pentagon Barracks |
*Event times may vary
Parking
A mix of free and metered parking is available across from the library on 4th Street and on Spanish Town Road. Visitors with handicap permits may park for free in the lot between the Iberville Building and the State Library; access is from North 3rd Street.
- The LaSalle Parking Garage is open for State employees only; a State ID badge is required to enter and exit.
- All visitors can park in the Galvez Parking Garage, located at 504 Main Street. Tickets are issued upon entrance to the garage and may be validated at the State Library circulation desk.
- River Road is close to the levee and across from the Pentagon Barracks.
Directions to Galvez Garage: If traveling west on North Street from the Interstate, the entrance is on the left between 5th Street and 6th Street. If traveling east on Main Street from River Road, the entrance is on the left between 5th Street and 6th Street.
NOTE: If you would like to park close to where your evening will end (Pentagon Barracks), we suggest parking on River Road and walking to the Library. Remember, the Galvez parking garage closes at 9 p.m.
Fact Sheets
Below are some documents to help you prepare for Dentists' Day at the Legislature.