Bogue Falaya Park Pavilion
Covington, LA
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Covington, LA |
| Published price | $400 to $1,300 |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
City of Covington 2026 Rental Rates sheet, Bogue Falaya Pavilion: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM $400.00; 3:00 PM-11:00 PM $700.00; 8:00 AM-11:00 PM $1,300.00 - the same rates Monday-Friday and Saturday-Sunday. Refundable damage/cleanup deposit $150.00; table/chair rental $200.00. A 25% discount is granted to non-profits with current proof of status.
The source publishes a range of $400 to $1,300, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
"The graciously elegant pavilion at historic Bogue Falaya Park", 213 Park Drive, Covington, on the Bogue Falaya River. "No alcohol allowed in City venues without obtaining a police detail through the Covington Police Department beforehand." Bookings and questions go to Victoria Johnson at (985) 867-1206 ext. 251. The city has also published a 2027 rate sheet.
Published on covla.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in New Orleans
$400 is the 18th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the New Orleans metro. The metro median starting price is $300, and 7 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 11 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 11th lowest, against a median of $250 for that type.
Cheaper published prices in Covington
This listing in Covington publishes a starting price below $400.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Firehouse Event CenterCovington, LA · Other Venue | $300 to $1,100 | not published |
Other park & pavilion listings in New Orleans
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson SquareNew Orleans, LA · Park & Pavilion | $300 to $1,050 | not published |
| Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, LA · Park & Pavilion | $300 to $1,050 | not published |
| Kenner's Heritage ParkKenner, LA · Park & Pavilion | From $300 | not published |
Marriage license in St. Tammany Parish, LA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Covington sits in St. Tammany Parish, LA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court, Personal Documents DepartmentSt. Tammany Parish Justice Center, 701 N. Columbia Street, Ground Floor, Covington, LA 70433 |
| License fee | $27.50Marriage license fee: $27.50 plus $5.00 per attachment, and a $2 photocopy fee per page (including birth certificate and ID) will apply unless the applicant provides photocopies along with original documents, up to a maximum of $5 per document. Attachments include affidavits and attestations, declarations of intent, translations, releases, waivers or orders, judgments of divorce, death certificates, minor's consent forms and custody documents. Certified copy of the marriage license: $12.00. Fees payable with cash or credit/debit card. There is a fee of $10.00 to correct errors after obtaining the license and leaving the office. |
| Waiting period | 1 day |
| License valid for | 30 days |
| Who must appear | One party may apply, per the office's published rule |
| ID required | valid US state issued identification, driver's license, passport or US military identification; an official birth certificate or birth card with the raised seal of the state; a Social Security number, or a valid foreign passport or unexpired visa with Form I-94; residence addresses; and mother's full maiden name, father's full name and the city and state of each parent's birth |
| Apply online | In person only |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
Source: sttammanyclerk.org, sttammanyclerk.org, ldh.la.gov
Applicants must obtain the license at least one day (24 hours) before the ceremony, and unused licenses expire 30 days from the date and time of issue. Licenses are also issued at the Slidell Annex Office, 520 Old Spanish Trail, 5th Floor, Slidell, LA 70458. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Covington. Signing options are both applicants before a deputy clerk, one before a deputy clerk with the other before a notary, or both before a notary; if only one applicant appears, that person must bring a photocopy of the other applicant's ID and all documents for both parties. The clerk's website has no HTML marriage page, so the fee detail comes from the office's own current PDF linked from the Personal Documents department page.
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