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March 24, 2026

USPS Passport Palooza

Passport Fair Saturday, March 28

USPS Passport Fair - walk-ins welcome

METAIRIE, LA — Do you need a passport, but you can’t make it to the Post Office during weekday business hours? Then get ready for USPS Passport Palooza— the one day where paperwork meets party vibes. Skip the weekday scramble and join us for a stress‑free, stamp‑worthy celebration of getting your travel docs in order.

The Metairie Main Post Office at 3301 17th Street, Metairie, LA 70002 will host a Passport Fair, Saturday, March 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

USPS Passport Fair QR Code

To save time, customers may visit www.usps.com/passport or click the QR code (right) to schedule an appointment at a later date or to learn about the application process and download and complete an application form (except for signature) before coming to the Passport Fair.

Appointments are not required for the March 28 event, so walk-in customers are encouraged to show up early, as applicants will be served on a first-come, first-served basis until the maximum capacity has been reached.

Photos available onsite: $15

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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