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If the pelican weren't on Louisiana's state flag, the crawfish might as well be. It's just that important to the state's identity, economy and cuisine. The little red crustacean is found in Cajun and Creole food throughout Louisiana, cooked every…
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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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Experience a week-long St. Paddy's celebration in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge never expected what started in 1986 as a small cultural celebration to turn into one of the city’s most highly anticipated events of the year. The Wearin’ of the Green St.…
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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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Experience the premier jazz festival dedicated to the life and music of New Orleans' Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. Discover New Orleans' rich musical heritage at the annual Satchmo SummerFest, a multi-day jazz festival celebrating the life of Louis "…
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Louisiana is the number one provider of shrimp, oysters, crab, crawfish and even gator in the country. We think that's reason enough to celebrate, and we don't mean five friends and a cake. We're talking street parades, live music and fireworks…
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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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Culture, history and beautiful landscapes make central Louisiana a hit with parents and children. Here are some of our top family-friendly picks in the region. The swath of land cutting through central Louisiana is both an outdoor paradise and a…
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See alligators, bears, eagles and more throughout this beautiful outdoor haven. Visitors come to Louisiana to experience the state’s unique way of life and vibrant culture. They are also fascinated by the unusual flora and fauna that thrive here.…
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In Louisiana, crawfish are more than a delicacy. From well-seasoned boils to velvety spoonfuls of étouffée, crawfish are a way of life. To understand the significance of crawfish in Louisiana, one only has to take a drive on the Friday before…