We are thrilled to announce that the JWS 47th Annual Family Reunion will take place in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, from Friday, September 4th, 2026, through Monday, September 7th, 2026. This year’s celebration promises to be filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories as we come together to honor our family’s legacy and strengthen the bonds that unite us.

Our host hotel will be the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, located at 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113. With its central location and welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for our reunion festivities. The booking link to secure your reservations at the group rate will be available soon. The rate for the hotel is $169 plus taxes and fees per night. This rate includes breakfast for two each day.

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To ensure smooth planning and accommodations, we kindly ask all attendees to register as soon as possible and submit the applicable fees:

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• 👶🏾 Ages 0–5: Free

• 👦🏾 Ages 6–10: $40

• 👩🏾‍🦱Ages 11–16: $65

• 🧔🏾‍♂️ Ages 17–Adults: $125​

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All major credit and debit cards are accepted. In addition, Buy Now/Pay Later options like Affirm and Klarna are available. Your timely registration helps us prepare an amazing experience for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest members of our family.

We cannot wait to see you in New Orleans for a weekend of love, laughter, and togetherness. Let’s make the 47th Annual JWS Family Reunion one to remember!

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Our family continues to grow and it's important to pass on our history and legacy to the current and future generations. To do this we are working on updating our family history book. To help us, we ask that you add your name as well as other family member's names to the JWS registry below. After you register for the 2026 reunion by submitting the fees, return to this page and click on the Contact menu item at the top of the page or simply scroll to the bottom and input the requested information. We'll work on collecting photos later.