THEIR STORY IN KATE’S WORDS:  “He took me to Christmas in the Oaks at City Park to propose and the lights were all out because it was Christmas Eve. I laughed because it was so dark; it seemed so different and quiet. He drove through the whole park trying to…

By: Jessica Talazac, Director of Special Events Republic NOLA   In the year 2020, what does it mean to be “atypical” really? Generally speaking, our culture is shifting to a more open mindset where people are embracing the authentic individuals that we all are--so it’s no surprise that mentality is impacting how…