NEW ORLEANS — French President Emmanuel Macron landed at the Armstrong airport in Kenner for a visit to the city of New Orleans Friday.
Macron met with Governor John Bel Edwards and other officials and then made his way down to the French Quarter where massive crowds enthusiastically greeted him as he walked from Jackson Square to the Historic New Orleans Collection.
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Here is a rough schedule of President Macron's visit.
12:30 PM - Arrival at Armstrong airport
1 PM - Visit with officials at Jackson Square
1:30 - At Historic New Orleans Collection
5 PM - Address from New Orleans Museum of Art
Macron is planning to go to Jackson Square, where he will be welcomed by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. He will then head to the Historic New Orleans Collection to discuss climate change impacts with Gov. John Bel Edwards. Macron is also scheduled to meet with energy company representatives.