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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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For more than 50 years, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — known to locals as Jazz Fest — has brought together millions of people from around the world to celebrate jazz in Louisiana. The grand event unfolds every year during the last…
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Every April, the skies above West Baton Rouge Parish fill with colorful sails for Louisiana’s only kite festival. If you’re told to “go fly a kite” this spring, don’t take it as a directive to scram. Consider it an invitation to one of Louisiana’s…
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Louisiana celebrates Black history across the state, all year long. From Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Mardi Gras parades and cultural festivals — there's no shortage of ways to honor those who have influenced Louisiana through music, food and…
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Whether donning purple and gold to cheer on the LSU Tigers or traveling with the visiting team, Baton Rouge has much to offer fall football fans all season long. Where to Stay in Baton Rouge Accommodations are likely to fill up fast for home-game…
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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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One of the state's oldest towns is a beautiful holiday destination, with spectacular lights and festivities from mid-November until after New Year's Day. History of the Natchitoches Christmas Lights Natchitoches (pronounced “NACK-a-tish”) has been…
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It's the season of Carnival! Get to know the language so you can jump right into the Mardi Gras fun. Here are a few basic terms you'll want to know before you don a mask and head out for your first Carnival experience. 1. Mardi Gras This is French…
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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…