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Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole cuisine is world-renowned — and given our position in the Deep South, so is our barbecue. Down here, you’ll find culinary masterpieces both in the gumbo pot and on the grill. North Louisiana Barbecue Restaurants Up in…
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The allure of Louisiana's Cajun culture is everywhere in Lafourche Parish. Located just slightly southwest from New Orleans and spanning down into the isles in the Gulf, this area of Louisiana is full of adventure. Visit Cajun restaurants…
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Springtime ushers in Louisiana’s unofficial fifth and perhaps favorite season: crawfish season! It's a time of year that entices with the spicy aroma of neighborhood boils throughout the state. Roll up your sleeves and bring your appetite to…
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Fresh seafood, Cajun staples, farmer's markets, rice mills and spice are just a few of the flavors to taste in New Iberia and Delcambre, Louisiana. Iberia Parish is home to the towns of New Iberia, Delcambre, Avery Island and others. The area is…
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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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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.…
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Sure, many states have delicious signature dishes, but Louisiana is in a league of its own for both flavor and sheer amount. That’s not bragging — the food here is just that good. Gumbo, boudin, jambalaya, beignets and pralines — Louisiana has…
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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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Discover the history of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians. On Mardi Gras, you'll often here “Here comes Zulu!” While the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club and the Mardi Gras Indians are different in some aspects, they both emerged from New…