METAIRIE, LA – The Jefferson Chamber will host the 12th Annual Tour de Jefferson, presented by Laitram, and the 2nd Annual LiveWell Fest on Sunday, October 21 at Lafreniere Park. The goal of this family-friendly biking adventure and festival is to continually enhance the awareness of quality-of-life amenities, recreational venues, and the Bicycle Master Plan in Jefferson Parish.
The ride will start in Lafreniere Park at 8:30 a.m. and will offer riders 42, 28, and 13 mile routes to choose from. Scenic rest stops will be available along the routes equipped with energizing snacks and drinks. The ride will finish in Lafreniere Park, where riders will enjoy food, beverages, massages and music by The Bright Light Social Hour, Kristin Diable and Aaron Benjamin at LiveWell Fest!
For those not participating in the bike ride, a 2-mile healthy tips Fun Run & Walk will be held at 9 a.m. through Lafreniere Park. The Fun Run & Walk is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
LiveWell Fest will begin at 10 a.m. and will feature the LiveWell Eatery with delicious, local food. Guests are invited to stop by the Jefferson Marketplace, featuring healthy products, massages, vendor booths, a kids zone and more! A schedule of fitness classes will be announced soon. The Fest will continue until 4 p.m. and is open to the public. Admission is FREE.
Individual riders and Fun Run & Walk participants can register online at tourdejefferson.org or by calling (504) 835-3880. Tour de Jefferson and LIVEWELL Fest apparel is available, including t-shirts, tanks and cycling jerseys! View the apparel options here and pre-order at tourdejefferson.org to wear to the events.
Media are welcome to attend.
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About the Jefferson Chamber:
The Jefferson Chamber is a leading voice for Jefferson Parish’s business community. As a non-profit, membership-driven organization, the Chamber is an effective advocate for small and large businesses at the local, state and federal levels. The Chamber’s mission is to work for the advancement of the business community; to enhance the economic, civic and cultural environment; and to improve the quality of life in Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Chamber is Four-Star Accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was awarded the 2013 and 2015 Chamber of the Year Award by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in the Large Chamber Category.
For more information about the Jefferson Chamber, visit www.jeffersonchamber.org, and follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
