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Louisiana knows how to throw a party, and the holiday festivities are no exception. From parades to fireworks and visits with Santa, there is no shortage of holiday merriment. With an extensive list of holiday festivities around Louisiana,…
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Learn what to expect at Courir de Mardi Gras — and find DIY costume ideas. Louisiana's Mardi Gras celebrations are as different as its gumbos, with each region adding its own something special. New Orleans is known for elaborate floats, blocks-…
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During Carnival season, traditional celebrations can be found in every corner of the state. Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans are as diverse as the state itself, with each region celebrating its roots, which include Native American,…
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Mardi Gras is a costumed, feathered party beaded with tradition and throws, and New Orleans krewes are at the heart of it all. The Carnival season traditionally begins on Twelfth Night — aka Epiphany, or January 6 —and about two weeks before Fat…
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From a day at the aquarium to casinos and art galleries, you'll find something for everyone in Shreveport. The Shreveport area, tucked in the northwestern corner of the state, is a grand mix of some of Louisiana's best southern food, casinos,…
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Great live music and food from New Orleans’ top restaurants highlight a big springtime event in the city’s oldest neighborhood. The French Quarter Festival in New Orleans has been celebrating music for decades. This annual spring event has become…
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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, held each October in Lafayette, covers the sweep of culture in the region, including its European, African and Indian roots. The towns of Cajun Country hold a festival for nearly everything. You can attend the Giant…
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This summer, experience Shreveport-Bossier’s vibrant Red River Balloon Rally. Head up, up and away to Louisiana this June for Shreveport-Bossier’s Red River Balloon Rally. This family-friendly event welcomes everyone to enjoy a colorful field of…
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You may be familiar with the New Orleans-style Mardi Gras, but have you ever danced for a chicken at a Cajun Country Courir de Mardi Gras? When you see the word Cajun in front of something, you know you're in for a one-of-a-kind tradition. That's…
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Louisiana can properly claim the title "Festival Capital of the World," with more than 400 festivals scheduled annually around the state. In the spring, however, the festival action goes into warp speed. Every weekend — and sometimes the weekdays…