Uptown Neighborhood Association Christmas Parties

Kara Morgan, President of the Irish Channel, smiles while wearing a Saints-emblazoned Saints hat at the Irish Channel Neighborhood Association Christmas party at Tracey's Thursday evening. "We decided to have it at Tracey's to bring a more diverse crowd and because you can bring kids here," said Morgan. "We hope to pick up new members that haven't heard of the Neighborhood Association." The Irish Channel Neighborhood Association collected toys at the Christmas Party for Christmas in the Sixth, a toy drive by the NOPD Sixth District. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Irish Channel residents gather at Tracey's for the Irish Channel Christmas Party Thursday evening. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Beau Bornmann, 5, grabs an Irish Channel t-shirt at the Irish Channel Christmas Party Thursday evening. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Irish Channel board member Ed McGinnis wears a Santa Claus hat, while talking with Irish Channel residents at the Christmas Party Thursday evening. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Central Carrollton residents applaud during introductions at the Central Carrollton Association annual meeting and holiday party at Riccobono's Panola Street CafeThursday evening. Central Carrollton Association 2011 Officer and Board members were elected at the event which was followed by a pot luck. "We live in this incredible neighborhood, but it's because of all the wonderful people here," said Paul Baricos, Central Carrollton Association board member. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Central Carrollton Association President Barbara Johnson presents the slate of candidates for the 2011 Central Carrollton Association Thursday evening . (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Merry Toups applauds after the Central Carrollton Association 2011 Officer and Board elections. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

Residents gather at the Central Carrollton Association annual meeting and holiday party at Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe Thursday evening. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)