Coordinates
701 N. Rampart St.
Tremé Neighborhood.
The Spirit of Tremé
Satchmo
Forever.
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N. Rampart St • Ded. 1980
The 12-Foot Giant
Created by renowned African American sculptor Elizabeth Catlett, this 12-foot bronze was funded by donations from 26 countries. It depicts Armstrong in a suit, holding his trumpet in his left hand and a crumpled handkerchief in his right.
Cultural Garden: Part of the "Roots of Music" series, alongside statues of Mahalia Jackson and Buddy Bolden.
Journey Home
Originally unveiled in Jackson Square for the 1976 Bicentennial, the statue was moved to its permanent home on the edge of the lagoons in Armstrong Park. It was re-dedicated by his widow, Lucille, on April 15, 1980.
International Tribute
Visitor Protocol
Park Hours
Open Daily.
08:00 - 18:00
Distinction
A smaller marker exists at 411 S. Rampart (CBD). This 12ft statue is in the Park.
Legacy: The King of Jazz
"What a Wonderful World"