NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officials with the Algiers Economic Development Foundation announced the return of the annual Algiers Holiday Bonfire and Concert. The event, presented by OnPath Federal Credit Union, will happen on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Algiers batture at 200 Morgan St. from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Knights ‘joust do it’ at the Renaissance Fest jousting competition “We’re proud to highlight the incredible talent and tight-knit community that makes Algiers such a wonderful place to call home,” said Algiers Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Kelsey Foster. Organizers said the event will feature Algiers business, talent, and a 30’ bonfire designed by the local artists of NOLA Burners.  The concert lineup will include the Shades of Praise Interracial Choir and New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy Band, dancers from Ballerinas of the Bayou and Sunpie Barnes with the Louisiana Sunspots headlining.  City of New Orleans prepares for 51st Annual Bayou Classic DJ Jazzy Mizzle will host the event. Sponsors of the event include Algiers Development District, K. Allen Consulting, COS Construction, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Biden officials, Republicans point fingers over exhausted disaster loans program GOP senators squirm over sex-related allegations against Trump Cabinet picks Time running out for Senate to pass Social Security Fairness Act Macy's says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield seeks $12M in lawsuit against his father's company