NOLA VFW Post 8973

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NOLA VFW Post 8973 The only active Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in New Orleans. We welcome Veterans of every era, age, branch, race, religion, gender and orientation. E.

The VFW was founded in 1899 by Veterans of the Spanish American War, and there have been posts in New Orleans since the early 20th Century. VFW Post 8973 was founded on August 15, 1974 by World War II and Korean War Veterans who lived in the Irish Channel Neighborhood, and it thrived for decades. The post was named after Alfred. Flynn, a WWII soldier from the Irish Channel who was killed at the Battle of Luzon in the Philippines. Alfred's brother, John "Fump" Flynn was an original member of the post. Fump Flynn was also one of the owners of the F and M patio bar, which is across the street from the post. (The "F" in F and M stands for "Fump"). As the older generation passed away, the post went into decline and was almost shuttered. A generation of Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have revived the post, and it has become a place where returning Vets can gather and re-kindle the sense of camaraderie they felt while in uniform. NOLA VFW is our city’s only VFW post. Our goal is to support and provide resources for Veterans living in and visiting the Crescent City. NOLA VFW is located on the corner of Lyons and Annunciation in uptown New Orleans. The building is a former corner store and consists of a meeting hall, kitchen, office, and two apartments.

Bon jour! Sip bloody Marys and watch the Saints vs Steelers game in Paris on Oct 25 at the post with us! Doors open at 8...
10/21/2026

Bon jour! Sip bloody Marys and watch the Saints vs Steelers game in Paris on Oct 25 at the post with us! Doors open at 8am for the 8:30am kickoff.

Not sure where all those Pokemon cards will end up? Who will take custody of your cockatiel? Then come to the free wills...
10/19/2026

Not sure where all those Pokemon cards will end up? Who will take custody of your cockatiel? Then come to the free wills for veterans event!
Oct. 23 2pm-5pm at the post!
531 Lyons St
Open to vets, spouses, caregivers, significant others, and anyone in a veteran's household.

From now through Dec. 19 you have a chance to win this super awesome portable Turtlebox speaker in limited edition Ameri...
10/17/2026

From now through Dec. 19 you have a chance to win this super awesome portable Turtlebox speaker in limited edition Americana Blue worth $430!

We're selling raffle tickets at $10/1, $50/6, and $100/15. Venmo us, , with your name, phone number, and the word "Turtlebox" to enter.

The drawing will be at our annual Space Force Birthday party. You don't have to be present to win, but do you really want to miss New Orleans' best sci-fi extravaganza?

All proceeds will benefit NOLA VFW.

Great field day, everyone, and special shout-out to our post Junior Vice Commander Leif for taking charge!
10/11/2026

Great field day, everyone, and special shout-out to our post Junior Vice Commander Leif for taking charge!

It's field day! We're watching the Saints take on the Vikings while we tidy up the post today (10/11) from 12-5pm. Come ...
10/11/2026

It's field day! We're watching the Saints take on the Vikings while we tidy up the post today (10/11) from 12-5pm. Come by to lend a hand, watch some football, and help us keep the post looking great!

Football fans: the post will open tonight (10/5) for the Saints vs Falcons game. Doors open at 6pm.
10/05/2026

Football fans: the post will open tonight (10/5) for the Saints vs Falcons game. Doors open at 6pm.

Sup, ladies? The NOLA VFW Women Warriors are meeting up tonight, Oct. 2, for happy hour at Le Petit Bleu starting at 5pm...
10/02/2026

Sup, ladies? The NOLA VFW Women Warriors are meeting up tonight, Oct. 2, for happy hour at Le Petit Bleu starting at 5pm.

All women who have ever served in the military are invited to join us, regardless of deployment history or nature of discharge.

Le Petit Bleu is located next to Commander's Palace at 1427 Washington Ave. in the Garden District. See you tonight!

The game is on! Come watch with us at the post! Open house now til... whenever we get tired!
10/02/2026

The game is on! Come watch with us at the post! Open house now til... whenever we get tired!

09/17/2026
Reminder about tonight’s monthly member meeting! We will have gumbo tonight, generously prepared by our own Charlie Firn...
09/17/2026

Reminder about tonight’s monthly member meeting! We will have gumbo tonight, generously prepared by our own Charlie Firneno. Doors at 6 and meeting at 7.

See you there!

**Picture of my dog for the algos**

Address

531 Lyons Street
New Orleans, LA
70115

Opening Hours

Wednesday 8pm - 11pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 10pm

Telephone

+15042338387

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