: The AWS annual Fishing Rodeo sponsored by local area businesses in the welding industry in conjunction with the American Welding Society – New Orleans Section will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Launching will be out of the Sweetwater Marina – 6205 Delacroix Hwy., St. Bernard, LA 70085. (Marina Phone: 504-342-2368) Day of Event Registration is 5 AM – 6 AM. The Tournament hours are 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM. The entry fee is $30 per person. Early Bird pre-registration is available until April 1, 2024, and is $25 per person. The entry fee includes one (1) person fishing, food, soft drinks, door prizes, music, raffles, and category awards. There will also be voluntary Calcutta ($10) and Big Fish ($10) options. All proceeds are designated for the New Orleans Section Welding Student Scholarship Program to refortify the depleted pool of qualified welders in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. For more information, please call Travis Moore 504-347-5600 or Keith Province 985-445-5136. You can e-mail us at the following addresses, [email protected] or [email protected]
Location of Meeting/Event: Sweetwater Marina – 6205 Delacroix Hwy., St. Bernard, LA 70085
***Please be advised that we have received notice that the Interstate 510/Hwy 47 Bridge (Green Bridge) will be closed to all traffic due to ongoing construction from Friday, April 19 through Monday, April 22, 2024. Please check https://www.511la.org for updated road closures prior to planning your route to the 23rd Annual AWS Fishing Rodeo.
