Nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina shuttered a Six Flags theme park in New Orleans East, demolition is underway at the decaying complex of carnival rides and buildings that became a symbol of the storm's enduring devastation. New Orleans-based ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - More than 19 years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the park, the old Six Flags in New Orleans East is coming down. Developer Troy Henry confirmed demolition has begun on the property. He expects demolition to be completed by January 2025, paving the way for the new Bayou Phoenix development.

The decrepit rides at the old Six Flags site are coming down soon, developer Troy Henry tells Axios. Why it matters: The theme park has been abandoned since it flooded during Hurricane Katrina 19 years ago.