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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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Mardi Gras: For different people, it means different things — an event, a day, a piece of history or dozens of glitzy parades. Think you know Mardi Gras? Think again! 1. Carnival is a season; Mardi Gras is a day. Sure, we all do it. “I’m going to…
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Discover notable ancient Indian mound sites across Louisiana. Louisiana’s landscape holds one of the richest concentrations of Native American earthworks in North America — and more than 800 Native American mound sites, some older than Egypt’s…
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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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Colorful displays of pageantry and celebration mark the parades that anchor Mardi Gras celebrations across Central Louisiana. Every community in Louisiana has their own way to get into the Carnival spirit — each with their own sound to the joyous…
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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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Cajun Holiday Dishes Most holiday meals in Cajun Country include dishes like seafood gumbo and oyster dressing, because it isn't a holiday dinner in South Louisiana without local seafood. Also typically on the table is fried turkey — or a…
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"It’s the most wonderful tiiiiiime of the year!" And across the state, we celebrate the holidays with the flavorful festivals, traditional sounds, and sights of merrymaking that only Louisiana could serve up. On the Louisiana Holiday Trail of…
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Looking for things to do in fall in Louisiana? We recommend getting inspired by state parks and preserves, wandering historic sites and letting loose at a sports game or fall festival. These only-in-Louisiana experiences will feed your soul and…
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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…