The Harbor Center Photo Gallery

See Inside One of Louisiana’s Largest Event Venues

Explore the Harbor Center Slidell photo gallery to see how our versatile event spaces transform for conferences, concerts, weddings, tradeshows, and community events. Located on the Northshore near New Orleans, The Harbor Center is designed to host everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale events with hundreds of guests.

These photos highlight the many ways our large capacity event space in Louisiana can be configured for business events, performances, weddings, and community celebrations.

Conferences & Corporate Events

The Harbor Center is a popular destination for multi-day conferences in Louisiana and corporate events on the Northshore. Our flexible meeting rooms, ballrooms, and exhibit spaces can be arranged for keynote presentations, breakout sessions, networking events, and professional gatherings.

These photos showcase conference venue layout examples and weekday or weekend business event setups in Slidell, helping planners visualize how the space can support conferences of all sizes.

Empty banquet hall set up with round tables and red chairs, buffet table with food and utensils, and some people preparing.
A glass of water with a flower inside, placed on a reflective octagonal mirror, on a table covered with a white tablecloth, with event flyers nearby.
Conference room with attendees listening to a presenter at a podium, large screen displaying presentation slides, American flag, and a banner.
Empty event hall with round tables covered in white tablecloths, red and black chairs, and a stage with multiple screens displaying "Day of Purpose" event branding. Dim lighting with blue and orange uplights.
A group of women sitting at round tables during a conference or seminar, listening attentively. The tables have water bottles, coffee cups, and decorative flowers.
A large banquet hall decorated for an event with round tables covered in white tablecloths and black chairs, with small floral centerpieces on each table. The room has high ceilings with circular modern light fixtures, large windows on the side, and
A woman in black clothing is speaking into a microphone and holding a book during a presentation at a conference. There is a large projection screen behind her displaying a woman's face and text, and a podium labelled 'Harbor Center' beside her. To h
Empty conference hall with rows of red chairs and long tables covered with white tablecloths, facing a stage with two large screens displaying desert dunes, a podium, American and state flags, and a banner reading 'opioid action summit'.
Women engaging in conversation at a conference or workshop, with a woman smiling and holding a coffee cup in focus.
Dining setup with round tables covered in white tablecloths and black chairs with white sashes, arranged in a hall for an event or banquet.
People signing autographs at a table during a meet and greet event.
A woman speaking at a podium with a sign that says 'Harbor Center' in a conference room, with an American flag behind her and audience members in front.
A person giving a presentation on stage at a conference with banners displaying words such as 'Patience First,' 'Inclusivity,' 'Teamwork,' 'Excellence,' 'Compassion,' and 'Integrity.' The audience is seated and watching.
A woman is giving a presentation at a conference in a large room with round tables and red chairs. There is a large screen behind her showing her photo and some text. The audience is attentively listening to her.
Empty conference or meeting room with rows of tables covered with white tablecloths and red and blue chairs, a stage with a podium and projection screen.
Empty conference room with red chairs facing a large projection screen displaying a ballroom with chairs and tables, with a small podium to the side.
Empty conference room with U-shaped table setup, blue chairs, American flag, and large windows
Conference room set up with red chairs around white covered tables, a large projection screen displaying an empty room with chairs and a logo that says Harbor Center, and a black speaker on a stand.
Empty conference room with a rectangular table covered with a white tablecloth, chairs around the table, a large projection screen on the wall, and a window showing an outdoor scene.
Event space with round tables covered in white tablecloths and red and navy chairs, a stage with a large projection screen, speakers, and a podium, set up for a conference or event.
Conference room set up with rows of tables covered in white tablecloths and red chairs, facing a stage with a projector screen and a podium.
Empty event stage at Harbor Center with red curtains, two pirate-themed silhouettes, a white arch, and a white skirted table in front.
A man speaking on stage at a conference or event, with an audience seated at round tables in a banquet hall. The stage has black curtains and is decorated with large gold and white drapes hanging from the ceiling.
A large indoor event with a stage displaying the word 'PRIZES' and screens showing messages like 'STAND UP AND GET CRUNK!!!'. Venue filled with round tables and seated audience, some standing, with people watching a presentation or award ceremony.
A panel discussion at the Northshore Harbor Center with three men, two seated at tables on the stage and one standing at a podium, with an audience watching.
A woman standing at a podium delivering a presentation to an audience at Northshore Harbor Center. A large screen behind her displays a slide titled 'Students Helping Seniors' with bullet points about social development and aging.
Large conference room filled with attendees seated at round tables, facing a stage with a speaker and a presentation screen, during a professional event.
Conference room set up with round tables covered with white tablecloths, arranged in front of a stage with curtains and large screens displaying LSU Health Shreveport logos.
Panel discussion with three men on stage, two at tables with microphones, audience seated at tables in front, American flag in background.
A man giving a presentation on a stage at a conference with a slide about iTunes. The audience is mostly older adults seated at tables with white tablecloths, and flags are displayed behind the presenter.
Conference room set up with rows of tables and red chairs, a stage with large screens displaying 'Salvation BOLDLY Lutheran' and event details, and some people standing and talking.
A woman with dark hair and a blazer is smiling and shaking hands with another woman sitting at a table inside a building with large glass doors, while three people walk in from outside.
Three business professionals walking outside a modern building with palm trees, a blue sky, and landscaped grass

Trade Show & Expo Hall Events

With its expansive exhibit halls and open floor plans, The Harbor Center is an ideal location for trade shows in Slidell and expos across St. Tammany Parish. Vendors and exhibitors benefit from spacious layouts, high ceilings, and convenient loading access.

This gallery highlights examples of trade show floor setups in Slidell and how the venue accommodates large-scale industry events inside one of the region’s most flexible expo halls in Louisiana.

Display of packaged food products on shelves and tables with green and white curtains in the background at an indoor event.
Display of decorated cakes, toy tractors, and farm-themed decorations on a table with a yellow tablecloth at an event.
An indoor grocery store display with various fresh produce, meats in a freezer, and packaged goods, with signs advertising prices and products.
Indoor market or trade show with tables covered in green and red checkered tablecloths displaying various products, a promotional banner for Schraad Sales & Marketing, shelves stocked with snacks, and decorative green and white streamers hanging from
Display of fresh fruits and snacks at a vendor booth in a convention center, including apples, pineapples, and packaged snack foods.
Display of various fruits and packaged snacks at an indoor market or fair, with banners and signs.
People browsing booths at an indoor expo or trade show, with a large inflatable pig mascot in the background, balloons, and promotional displays.
Multiple sports cars on display at an indoor car show, including a red Chevrolet Corvette in front, blue Corvettes with raised hoods, an orange Corvette, and other various cars with some covered and others with open hoods.
Four Chevrolet sports cars on display at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with a yellow car on a platform with flags, a blue car in the foreground, a black car with its hood open, and a yellow and black car in the background. American flag and Indianapol
Decorated archway with blue, white, and silver balloons, hockey jerseys on curtain, and a sports-themed event hall in background.
A man with a gray beard and wearing a cap and gray shirt shopping at a knife booth. He is talking to an older man in a yellow striped shirt behind the display case, which contains various knives and cutlery. The background shows a busy indoor event w
Decorative balloon arrangement with gold, white, and blue balloons, featuring large gold and blue star-shaped balloons, set against a blue backdrop with the Ochsner Health logo.
People attending a busy indoor expo or trade show with various booths and tables.
Two women are at a registration table; one woman is handing an item to the other woman who is seated. Several other people are in the background inside a large, well-lit building, conference or event center, with a registration sign and informational
Two radio hosts sitting at a table with broadcasting equipment at an indoor event. The woman on the left is smiling with a headset, wearing a red shirt, and the man on the right is smiling, wearing glasses and a blue polo shirt. The table has a black
Group of people on stage celebrating with confetti and colorful streamers, one person cutting a ribbon with large scissors, at a formal event with a navy blue backdrop and an American flag in the background.

Weddings, Receptions & Celebrations

Couples from across the Gulf Coast choose The Harbor Center for weddings, receptions, and cultural celebrations. The venue’s spacious ballrooms can accommodate everything from elegant formal receptions to vibrant multicultural wedding traditions. With the flexibility offered by the meeting rooms, we can offer space for celebrations for 10-250.

This gallery features examples of luxury wedding venue photos in Slidell, including large wedding receptions for 300–500 guests as well as beautiful cultural celebrations such as Indian weddings, multicultural weddings, and quinceañeras in Louisiana.

A banquet hall decorated with a round table featuring a tall white artificial tree centerpiece. The table is set with black tablecloths, gold placemats, white napkins with gold napkin rings, and small candles. Multiple chairs with black covers surrou
Wedding reception table with white tablecloth, floral centerpiece, and wooden 'Mr & Mrs' signs, in a banquet hall with black chairs covered in black cloth.
An empty banquet hall with round tables covered with white tablecloths and black chairs. Each table has a floral centerpiece and a beige table runner. The ceiling has recessed lighting and modern circular chandeliers. The room has a gray patterned ca
A banquet hall decorated with tables covered in black tablecloths, adorned with floral centerpieces, and gold chairs with orange sashes tied around them. Overhead, colorful drapes hang from the ceiling. The room has a polished concrete floor and a hi
A decorated banquet hall with purple and orange drapes hanging from the ceiling, a stage with gold curtains, and tables set with candles and floral centerpieces, filled with guests dressed in formal attire.
Indoor event venue set up for a ceremony with rows of white chairs decorated with pink and yellow sashes, a stage with golden ornamental arch, draped fabric ceiling, and large chandeliers.
Empty ballroom with a large open dance floor, round tables with black chairs and small flower arrangements, ceiling lights, and double doors.
A large banquet hall decorated for a formal event with black round tables covered with black tablecloths, each adorned with floral centerpieces. Gold chairs with black cushions and orange sashes surround the tables. An orange carpet runs down the cen

Community Events & Special Gatherings

The Harbor Center is proud to host a wide range of community events in Slidell, including festivals, balls, galas, dances, community performances, and family gatherings throughout the year.

Photos in this section showcase the venue during public events such as festivals, entertainment shows, and other gatherings that bring the Northshore community together.

A soldier climbing an outdoor rock wall with colorful handholds and footholds during daytime.
Circus performance with acrobats on a trapeze, wearing costumes, under stage lights with red curtains in the background.
Decorative stage with gold curtains at The Harbor Center, with plants, a lantern, and an orange table in front.
Event hall decorated with pink and white fabric drapes hanging from the ceiling, black tables and chairs with white sashes, a stage with a black curtain, pink ribbons, and breast cancer awareness symbols.
Empty stage at Rainbow National Dance Competition with a large pink backdrop, black curtains on either side, rows of red and black chairs in front, and a camera on a tripod set up in the center.
Indoor photo of a photo setup with photography equipment including umbrellas, tripods, and lighting. There's a backdrop with a hotel lobby image and blue text saying "Lagniappe Service Everyda." There are two chairs, a red cylindrical object, a trash
A big top tent with a circus performance underway. Performers are walking on a tightrope above a large black float with a banner that reads "Cole Bros. Circus." One performer is hanging upside down above the others, who are walking on the tightrope.
A large sphere made of metal grid resembling a globe on a stage, surrounded by people watching a performance or presentation in a dimly lit room with blue lighting.
Circus performance with aerial acts and trapeze artists on stage, audience seated on red chairs, decorated with pink curtains and vertical LED screens.
A young girl running in an outdoor obstacle course, with a yellow cone labeled 'Training' and a rolled-up mat attached to a rope. Other children are watching or participating in the background, and parked cars are visible behind a fence, under a sunn
Empty ballroom with a large dance floor, round tables with black chairs, and ceiling lights. Tables are decorated with small centerpieces. Double doors on the right side and a few standing tables are visible.
Event hall decorated with round tables covered in red tablecloths, surrounded by red chairs, with gold and red centerpieces and candelabras, ready for a celebration or gathering.
Banquet hall with round tables covered with white tablecloths, black chairs with white sashes, a stage with black curtains, and flowing fabric decorations in gold and white hanging from the ceiling.
People playing pickleball indoors with nets and paddles, some preparing to serve or hit the ball, in a large gymnasium.
Multiple people playing pickleball in an indoor gym with orange barriers.
Empty MMA octagon cage with red and blue padding on a stage in a conference room with rows of orange chairs.
Empty stage set up for a dance competition called Rainbow National Dance Competition, with black curtains, red chairs, and pink backdrop.
Elegant event hall decorated with red, black, gold, and white drapes hanging from the ceiling, floral centerpieces with roses and carnations, tables set with black tablecloths, red sashes, and gift boxes, and a stage with a red curtain backdrop.
A decorated banquet hall with tables and chairs, people dressed formally, and a stage with colorful lighting and floral decorations at an event or celebration.
An event hall decorated with red, gold, and beige fabric drapes hanging from the ceiling, with round tables covered in white tablecloths and black chair covers with white sashes. The tables are decorated with colorful paper lanterns, illuminated deco
Indoor scene of photography setup with umbrellas, tripods, and cutout figures, near a large banner with a hallway image and text that says 'Lagniappe Service Everyda' in a public building or hotel lobby.
Group of five women and girls wearing tiaras and sashes celebrating, with an American flag-themed backdrop behind them.
Event hall decorated with blue and leopard print accents, featuring long tables with blue tablecloths, blue chairs with leopard print chair bands, and large feather trees in blue, orange, and gold.
A man in a white and gold costume with a blue feathered headdress walks through a hallway while people in blue suits with gold sashes applaud and cheer.
Two men in formal attire standing side by side; one is in an elaborate blue, gold, and white costume with feathers and a large decorative headdress, the other in a dark blue tuxedo with a bow tie. The man in costume holds a staff with a sign that say
A woman dressed in a colorful Carnival costume with large blue and orange feathered headdress, wearing a white dress with gold and blue decorative elements, in a corridor with red chairs and beige walls.
Balloon arch with blue, silver, and star-shaped balloons at an event entrance, with a welcome sign on an easel nearby.
A large banquet hall decorated in purple and gold for a graduation celebration, featuring multiple round tables with purple tablecloths, gold sashes on the chairs, and purple feather centerpieces. There are signs indicating different graduation class
An indoor event space decorated with marine-themed balloons and illuminated fountain-like structures with orbs on top. The room has blue lighting and a buffet table in the background.
Decorations with balloon octopus and an underwater themed welcome sign on a television screen at a drive-in event.
Group of four people at a sports event, including a mascot and cheerleaders in New Orleans Saints attire, with decorations and balloons in the background.
Indoor event with a U.S. Coast Guard boat on a trailer as a display. There are round tables with white tablecloths and chairs arranged around them in the foreground. Children and adults are around the boat, some are on the boat, and others are standi

Concerts & Live Entertainment

Experience the energy of live performances at The Harbor Center. This gallery features concerts, specialty shows, and entertainment events that showcase stage setups, lighting, seating layouts, and audience atmosphere.

A military band performing on stage at the Harbor Center, decorated for Christmas with poinsettias and Christmas trees, during a holiday event.
A band performing on a stage at the Louisiana Veterans Festival Tent Sponsorship event. The band includes a guitarist, a drummer, a singer with a guitar, and a bassist. Background displays a large banner with
Band performing on stage with red curtain backdrop, instruments, and colorful butterfly decoration overhead, audience seated in front, some with handwritten signs.
Three male military musicians playing trumpets on stage, wearing black uniforms with red and gold accents, in front of a dark curtain.
Military band performing on stage at Harbor Center decorated for Christmas with a lit Christmas tree, poinsettias, and holiday presents.
Church choir dressed in beige robes singing on stage with microphones.
A military band performing on stage at the Harbor Center, with a saxophone player in the foreground and other musicians playing various instruments. The stage has a dark curtain backdrop and a wooden podium with the Harbor Center logo.
Live music performance with a female keyboardist and male guitarist on a stage in a crowded indoor event with people dancing and socializing, and tables with seated guests in the background.

The Louisiana Food Truck Festival

One of the region’s most popular outdoor events. See the energy, vendor setup, crowd engagement, and festival atmosphere that make this annual event a standout experience at The Harbor Center.

People sitting around a table with water bottles and papers, smiling for a photo in a kitchen-like room.
Two women smiling behind a bar with a black tablecloth displaying the eight60 logo, at Slidell, Louisiana, serving whiskey, wine, and bites.
Concert scene in a large hall with musicians performing on stage and people sitting at tables.
Food trucks and people gathered outdoors near a market with dark, cloudy sky overhead.
Musicians performing on stage at a crowded indoor event with people dancing and socializing, tables, and booths in the background.
Aerial view of a parking lot with food trucks, tents, and cars, adjacent to a large building and residential area with housing. There are small green spaces with picnic tables and palm trees, and a water body is visible in the background.
Food trucks parked in a lot on a cloudy day with people walking around and ordering food.