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78th Annual Reunion of the 1st Cavalry Division Association

New Orleans, LA 8-12 July 2026

The 1st Cavalry Division Association invites you to join the rest of the First Team Family in New Orleans, LA for the 78th Annual Reunion of the 1st Cavalry Division Association from 8-12 July 2026.  All Life and Associate Members are welcome to attend this special event.  Gold Star Families and Widows of our members are always welcome to attend.

Whether this is your first time in New Orleans or you’re a seasoned visitor, the city’s invigorating spirit is sure to inspire you to jump in and see and do so much. Discover the spontaneous joy that is the Crescent City’s calling card.  Subtract a few hours for sleep, multiply your dining pleasure by at least three times a day, and you have the perfect equation for an amazing New Orleans experience.  New Orleans a city where history, music, food, and celebration come together like nowhere else in the United States.  From the lively sounds of jazz to stunning Creole architecture, mouthwatering cuisine, and world-famous festivals, this city captivates at every turn. Whether you’re strolling under the oak trees, savoring beignets, or dancing in a second line parade, there’s no place quite like NOLA.

Please register early to assist us in coordinating the best reunion possible.  Some events have limited seating available due to the size of available rooms.  All members of the Association must register and pay the $40 Registration Fee except for our Active-Duty Troopers who pay $20 to register.  Family members attending with an Association member, Widows of 1st Cavalry Division Troopers, and Gold Star Family members that attend do not have to pay a registration fee.  The registration fee will no longer be refundable regardless of when a member cancels.

Online registration opens 1 October 2025; the Reunion registration form will be included in the Saber from November ‘25 through June ‘26.  Those sending in registrations post-marked after 15 May 2026 must pay a late registration fee of $50.

NOTE: Cancellations are non-refundable after the 15 May 2026 deadline.

TRAVEL:

The hotel offers Valet Parking at $52 a day. I have added a link to the website for additional parking information.

For those who plan to fly, there is a link for airport information.  Please keep in mind there is no shuttle available to any hotel in New Orleans.  The taxi rates from New Orleans Airport are as follows:

• $36.00 for a ride to the Central Business District (CBD) or French Quarter for up to two passengers
• For three or more passengers, the fare is $15.00 per person

LODGING

We will be utilizing the Sheraton New Orleans.  Reservations can be made through the provided link or by calling the reservation desk.  Make sure that you identify yourself as attending the 1st Cavalry Division Association Reunion.

Sheraton New Orleans – $179

(504) 525-2500 Press 1
500 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Or use the reservation link provided on the right-side menu.

RV Parking

Pelican RV Park New Orleans (504) 708-5359
3716 Downman Rd (approximately 6.1 miles from the Sheraton)

Three Oaks and a Pine (504) 779-5757
7500 Chef Menteur Hwy (approximately 7.1 miles from the Sheraton)

Jude Travel Park of New Orleans (504) 241-0632
7400 Chef Menteur Hwy (approximately 7.2 miles from the Sheraton)

UNIQUE NOLA TOURS

Unique NOLA Tours has established a coupon code for members attending the reunion. The code gets them 20% off any of their tours while in town.
No limitations, any tours, any number of people. Here is the code:

1CDA25

They have six tours at various times of day to suit various schedules. The most popular are our Sinister Criminal Intentions, Lewd Spirits (for adults), and then our Family Friendly Ghost Tour for all ages.

Here’s our schedule, daily (all times US Central):

Garden District Tour: 10am
The Local’s Guide to the French Quarter Tour: 10am + 4pm
Pestilence, Pandemic & Plague Tour: 1pm
Kid-friendly Ghost Tour: 5pm
Sinister Criminal Intentions: The Original True Crime Tour: 7pm
Our Favorite Ghosts Tour: 8pm
Lewd Spirits Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour: 5pm + 8pm

REUNION EVENT OVERVIEW

You will notice several changes to the reunion schedule.  All Unit Luncheons have been moved to Friday.  The Memorial (Long Roll Muster) will be held in conjunction with the Legacy Breakfast.  Our Trustee and Board meetings will be held in the evening accommodating those members who are unable to attend the reunion.

The Association will be providing our guests with transportation to the WWII Museum on 8 July (1200-1800) and 9 July (0900-1600) at no cost.  Reduced tickets can be purchased at the museum for entry.  The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.  The museum currently sits on six acres with seven separate buildings which house artifacts, exhibits, and multimedia experiences.  For more information about the museum please use the link provided to the right.

The Ladies Luncheon will be held somewhere special.  You will be transported to the New Orleans School of Cooking.  You will enjoy a cooking demonstration of local and authentic New Orleans cuisine, an opportunity to devour the delicious food that was prepared and take-home recipe cards.

As usual, we will have all other planned events at the resort: Legacy Breakfast (Long Roll Muster), Unit Lunches, Purple Heart Breakfast, Association Banquet, Group Breakfasts.  We will have meetings of the Chapter Presidents, Foundation Trustees, the Board of Governors, and our General Membership meeting.  During our General Membership meeting on Saturday morning, we will hold elections for the Association and Foundation.

Seating for all events is open except for the Reunion Banquet on Saturday night.  If you are attending the banquet, you must get your tickets marked with a table number at the Banquet Seating table when picking up your registration packet.  If you want to sit with specific people, we recommend that you all go to the Banquet Seating table together with your tickets available.  Do not wait until the last minute or we may not be able to meet your needs.

Cavalry casual attire is appropriate for all reunion events.  Wear what you feel comfortable wearing; a coat and tie, your uniform (if it still fits), casual clothing with an open collar, jeans, or shorts.  We want you to attend and are not overly concerned about what you wear, so long as it is not indecent!
The Association will provide a Reunion Room in the hotel for you to gather and enjoy yourself.  Drinks (beer and wine) in the Reunion Room are free, but we ask that you generously donate to help us pay for this room.  The Reunion Room will open daily at 0900 with the bar opening at 1200 hours.
The Crossed Sabers Chapter Gift Shop will set up a store in the hotel to sell all kinds of Cav-tastic First Team merchandise including shirts, hats, Stetsons, pins, decals, and other items too numerous to mention.

The Best Part of the Reunion

The best part of any reunion is the people that attend.  The 1st Cavalry Division Association Reunion brings in Troopers from every era of the First Team’s history.  Troopers that rode horses, fought in the Pacific with MacArthur, occupied Japan, fought in Korea, or stood watch on the DMZ will spend time with the Sky Troopers of Vietnam and the Troopers from Operation Desert Storm, Fort Hood, Bosnia, and the latest combat Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.  The equipment and terrain might be different, but the common bond of serving with America’s First Team binds us together.  Saddle up and ride into New Orleans in 2026!