New Orleans AIDS Memorial
A public sculpture in Washington Square Park, New Orleans, designed by Tim Tate and unveiled in 2008, commemorating victims and families of the AIDS epidemic.

📜 Public outdoor sculpture in Washington Square Park, New Orleans.
🔍 Commemorates victims and families of the AIDS epidemic.

Why Go

💖 Reflect and heal from the AIDS epidemic
🧠 Understand the human toll of the AIDS epidemic
🎨 Admire the unique "Guardian's Wall" sculpture with 34 glass faces
📍 Experience a central site for LGBT and AIDS commemorations

Why Avoid

👀 Discreet location within the park, may be easily overlooked
😔 Emotional impact as a reminder of an ongoing public health concern

Tips

🗓️ Consider visiting on World AIDS Day for the annual wreath laying ceremony
🗺️ Located near Dauphine St. and Elysian Fields Avenue in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood

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