New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center President Michael J. Sawaya appeared in Palm Beach, Florida on April 15, 2023 to announce New Orleans as the newest site for the Barrett-Jackson World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions.
Giant gavels were transformed with New Orleans Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold, and presented to Barrett-Jackson executives Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO, and Steve Davis, President, during Barrett-Jackson’s Palm Beach auction, which aired live on the History Channel.
“What better way to announce Barrett-Jackson coming to New Orleans, than with a representation of the lively, fun-loving culture of our great city: Mardi Gras-bedazzled auctioneers’ gavels, which are so central to the Barrett-Jackson experience?” said Michael J. Sawaya, Convention Center President.
“New Orleans is “Built to Host” iconic events like Super Bowls, NCAA Final Fours, and WrestleManias and we are delighted to add the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction to our iconic list of marquis events,” Sawaya continued.
Barrett-Jackson’s inaugural New Orleans auction will be held September 28-30, 2023. This nationally known event will include an exceptionally diverse docket of collectible vehicles, live auction action, VIP hospitality, a vast exhibitor marketplace, and exhilarating hot laps and thrill rides with leading automotive manufacturers.
Information on tickets and VIP Experience packages as well as information for those looking to bid at the auctions or consign their vehicle for this event will be available on the Barrett-Jackson website.
Convention Center President, Michael J. Sawaya (Center), Presents a Customized Gavel to Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson (Left), and Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson (Right) in Honor of the First Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in New Orleans.
About the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans is Built to Host! With 1.1 million square feet of prime exhibit space, in an entirely contiguous hall, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (“NOENMCC”) provides the largest single exhibit space in the country and is the sixth largest convention center in the nation. NOENMCC features an award-winning staff and first-class amenities in the city that’s Built to Host. A leading contributor to the city’s robust tourism economy, NOENMCC’s event activity has produced $90.1 billion in economic impact since its 1985 opening, including $5.7 billion in new tax revenue for state and local governments.
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