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Louisiana is home to some truly unique celebrations, but perhaps none have a more bizarre moniker than the one awarded “Most Unusual Festival Name” — the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival. And while the name may be odd, it is actually…
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You don't have to wait until New Orleans Jazz Fest to sample this delicious, creamy, beloved loaf of Louisiana love. What is crawfish bread? Only the most delicious thing ever. Sseriously, imagine chopped garlic, green onion, celery and bell…
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Alexandria and the adjacent Pineville, just across the Red River, form a hub, combining elements of north and south Louisiana neighbors. Cajun bonhomie and an annual Mardi Gras celebration thrive among all the amenities of a modern Southern city.…
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Please note: dates and schedules are subject to change. Please check individual event websites or confirm with local convention and visitors bureaus before making your trip. This year, don’t settle for a backyard hot dog and low-key sparkler…
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Belizaire the Cajun tells the story of a traiteur, or a Cajun healer, who goes on a series of adventures to save his community in Louisiana in 1859. Belizaire the Cajun was filmed by Louisiana native Glen Pitre on location in the heart of Cajun…
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Are you ready to party Louisiana style? Then punch your ticket for these nine fabulous fests and experience what we do best: food, music and rollicking good times! When Louisiana hosts more than 400 hundred festivals each year, it’s no easy task…
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Head south of Baton Rouge for a look into Louisiana’s shipping history. Plaquemine Lock History Bayou Plaquemine’s history as an inland shipping route goes back to long before Louisiana was a state. Native Americans used the waterway that joins…
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Dine at the destinations that made this celebrity chef famous. Emeril Lagasse is a New Orleans original, a chef who has introduced Creole cuisine to millions worldwide. You have seen him on television. You have seen his name-brand products in…
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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…
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It’s time to cruise the coast and discover the rich waters of Louisiana. The Best Locations for Saltwater Fishing in Louisiana Fishing in Venice For many fishermen, Venice isn’t the best place for Louisiana fishing; it’s the only place. Year after…