Frequently Asked Questions

• How far in advance must an alcohol special event permit be submitted to the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control?

  All special event applications must be submitted at least ten (10) days prior to the event.

  
  

• How many alcohol special event permits may be issued to any one person, partnership, corporation, or entity within a single calendar year?

  A maximum of 12

• How many people fit around a 60" and a 72" table?

  A 60" table comfortably fits 8 people. It will hold up to 10 people but that is a tight fit.
  A 72" table comfortably fits 10 people. It will hold up to 12 people but that is a tight fit.

• In the world of transportation, what is the difference between a charter and a transfer?

  A charter is when you book a vehicle for an allotted amount of time based on the minimum required by the company. A charter allows you to go from Point A to B to C and back to A. A transfer is when the vehicle goes from Point A to Point B, and then the vehicle is released. In some cases based on your transportation needs, you may be able to combine charters and transfers.

• What is the difference between 501(c)3 and 501(c)6?

  501(c)3 is a tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that is known as a charitable organization, such as public charities or private foundations, that cannot benefit private interests or attempt to influence legislation.

  Organizations under Section 501(c) 6 include business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, boards of trade, and professional football leagues. To be exempt, an organization’s activities must be dedicated to improving business conditions or promoting the common economic interests of all commercial enterprises in a given trade community.

• What is the difference between flying speakers and stacking speakers?

  Stacking speakers involves placing speakers on the front corners of the stage, whereas flying speakers involves hanging speakers from rigging points on the stage or another structure near the stage. Stacking speakers takes up space on the stage that could otherwise be utilized by the performers, however this is an option regardless of the stage type. Flying speakers are only an option on those stages with sufficient overhead rigging points.

• What size linen do you need for a floor length highboy?

  120" to the floor
  132" to the floor with a chair tie