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Jazz Music in Louisiana Jazz was born in New Orleans — Congo Square, to be precise. This public square was one of the only places in America where formerly enslaved people were allowed to gather and play drums. They did so on "free Sundays," where…
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Louisiana Blues Music The Mississippi River rolls through Louisiana, and this being the deep South, you know there’s some great blues music to be discovered. This is the down-home music introduced to the world by African-American laborers, and you…
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The Great River Road region between New Orleans and Baton Rouge lays claim to one of the more original public holiday-lighting displays you’ll find in Louisiana: Christmas bonfires on the Mississippi River levee. Louisiana’s Unique Christmas…
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Mardi Gras is here and there are so many parades and activities for every member of your family! You'll find the perfect revelry for every age. Nothing gets Louisianans together like a good party. And when it comes to Carnival season, you’ll find…
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Mardi Gras is Louisiana's biggest celebration of the year, and there are so many different ways to celebrate it across the Bayou State! You'll find everything from krewe balls and extravagant parades to cook-offs, Cajun Mardi Gras and more. While…
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Did you know that Mardi Gras celebrations happen throughout Louisiana? Check out what's happening this Carnival season up north! Carnival celebrations in Shreveport and Monroe emphasize family fun. With plenty of food, music, parades and…
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Here’s what to bring for a fun, safe Carnival celebration. If it’s your first time coming to Louisiana for Mardi Gras, you already know you’re going to have a good time. You may not know exactly what you need to pack, though. Don't worry. We’ve…
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When it comes to weddings, Louisiana offers incredible venues, delicious food and plenty of #OnlyLouisiana charm. To make sure you can most effectively laissez les bons temps rouler, let’s review the history and culture behind some of Louisiana’s…
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Learn about a few of our local teams and find out where to celebrate their victories this season. What gets our hearts racing like a hot pot of gumbo? What makes us paint faces and don costumes outside of Carnival? Two words: Louisiana football.…
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Experience the beauty, charm and wilderness of Washington Parish, Louisiana, including Franklinton, Bogalusa and Bogue Chitto State Park. A trip to Washington Parish will lead you into one of the most scenic and rural parishes in the state.…