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Louisiana offers plenty of family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations, with daytime parades, colourful floats, live music and activities designed for kids. From community events to relaxed neighbourhood festivities, families can enjoy the spirit of Mardi Gras in a welcoming setting.

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Celebrate Christmas on the bayou at the 5th Annual Golden Meadow Christmas Boat Parade on December 20, 2025. Watch beautifully lit boats travel along Bayou Lafourche from Our Lady of Prompt Succor to Airport Road, then back south through Golden Meadow. A festive Louisiana tradition the whole family will love.

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Experience the magic of the season at Louisiana Lights, a dazzling holiday walk through LSU Burden Museum & Gardens in Baton Rouge. Wander along glowing pathways, capture festive photos, and enjoy a joyful atmosphere perfect for families, couples, and friends.  For a memorable holiday outing filled with charm and sparkle, secure your tickets and celebrate Louisiana’s festive spirit.

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Now in its 96th year, the Beauregard Parish Fair celebrates farm living, family, and fellowship with classic fair fun. Expect agricultural exhibits, rides, food, live entertainment, and plenty of small-town charm at this long-running community tradition.

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Celebrate one of Louisiana’s sweetest traditions at the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival in New Iberia. This vibrant, multi-day event offers something for everyone, from lively street fairs and Fais Do-Do’s to the Coronation of Queen Sugar and the Blessing of the Crop. Visitors can enjoy sugar cookery competitions, photo and art exhibits, and two beloved parades – one for the kids and another for the entire community. It’s a joyful tribute to the region’s rich agricultural heritage.

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Celebrate one of Louisiana’s sweetest traditions at the annual Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival. The multi-day event features street fairs, fais do-do’s, the Coronation of Queen Sugar, Blessing of the Crop, sugar cookery, photo and art exhibits, plus both the Louisiana Sugar Cane Parade and a children’s parade.

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Celebrate Cajun culture and Louisiana’s hunting heritage at the Gueydan Duck Festival, returning 23-24 August 2025. Known as the “Duck Capital of America,” Gueydan hosts this lively annual event featuring duck and goose calling contests, dog trials, decoy carving, skeet shooting, and classic Southern cooking. Expect live music, pageants, a grand parade, and a vibrant carnival – all capturing the region’s trademark joie de vivre.

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Dive into Louisiana’s indie film scene at the Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival – a grassroots celebration of bold, original storytelling. Held annually in the state’s capital, the festival showcases a diverse mix of experimental shorts, local documentaries, and offbeat features from emerging filmmakers. It’s an authentic, creative experience that captures the raw cultural energy of Baton Rouge.

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The Delcambre Shrimp Festival in Louisiana celebrates the region’s rich shrimping heritage yearly. Since its inception in 1950, this vibrant event has attracted visitors with fresh seafood, live music, and family-friendly activities. The festival features a lively street fair, shrimp cook-offs, and a colourful parade each August. Families can enjoy the Kids Fun Zone while food enthusiasts indulge in local shrimp dishes. Beyond entertainment, the festival also supports community projects and local non-profits. For a taste of Louisiana culture, delicious seafood, and a fun weekend, be sure to visit the Delcambre Shrimp Festival! 

Get ready for a sizzling weekend at the 14th Annual BBQ Bash in Morgan City, Louisiana, taking place under the bridge and hosted by the St. Mary Detachment Marine Corps League. This much-loved event brings together top local and regional cooking teams for a smoky showdown, paired with live music, arts and crafts, and, of course, mouth-watering barbecue. It’s a full-flavour celebration of Southern hospitality and culinary flair.

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Celebrate the fourth of July in Krotz Springs, Louisiana, a charming town along the scenic Atchafalaya River known for its outdoor adventures. On July 4th, the community gathers at Nall Park for a festive evening filled with live music from JC Melancon & The Bayou Rock Band, delicious bites like watermelon and hot dogs, and a dazzling fireworks display hosted by the Volunteer Fire Department. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and coolers for a relaxed, family-friendly night under the stars.

St. Landry Parish Government will host the St. Landry BBQ Fest over the Fourth of July weekend. The festival kicks off on Friday, June 20, with a live performance by Hotline Band, followed by a full weekend of entertainment from a variety of local artists and bands. The celebration wraps up on Sunday, June 22, with a large fireworks display to mark the end of the festivities.

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Get ready for the 2025 festival of the year in Louisiana! Join us in Ruston, LA, for the 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival, where you can experience local flavors, art, music, and culture. Founded by local peach farmers in 1951, this beloved festival has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors to Lincoln Parish over the past 70 years. It’s a family-friendly event that celebrates Ruston’s local talent and delicious peaches. Enjoy live music, browse craft vendors, participate in activities for all ages, and indulge in plenty of peaches!

The Washington Parish Balloon Festival returns from 30 May to 1 June 2025, bringing a weekend of family-friendly fun to Louisiana. Enjoy dazzling hot air balloon glows, tethered rides, and full balloon flights, plus live music, a carnival, craft vendors, and local food. This year’s event also features a rodeo, adding a Southern twist to the celebration. Whether you’re there for the skies or the sights, it’s a weekend you won’t want to miss.

The Fall Harvest Festival takes place on the two weekends following Thanksgiving day. This is a time to load up the family and spend a day “down on the farm”. While you are visiting us, you will see the donkey working an old time cane press. Take a trip to the kitchen where we serve homemade biscuits, syrup, sausage and milk gravy. After, you can return to the outdoors and listen to some blue grass and gospel music or take the children to the petting zoo. If arts and crafts interest you we have that too! After you have seen everything and would like to sit for a while, take a ride on the hay wagon. 

The BBQ and Bourbon on the Bayou event is an amazing one-of-a-kind event for Thibodaux and surrounding communities! Smokey barbecue and great music will fill the autumn air as you warm up with samples of the best bourbon. There will be local and regional barbecue vendors, each providing a variety of different dishes and flavours. Over 30 of the best bourbon suppliers will be lined up, ready to serve samples and sell tastings while answering your questions on their distilleries.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Mississippi River attendees will be treated to live performances by Zydeco bands from Southwest Louisiana, infusing the air with rhythm and energy with dance classes between each musical act! 

Indulge your taste buds with Louisiana cuisine, featuring classic dishes of Creole and Cajun cooking. Browse through cultural and craft vendors showcasing local goods, including handmade crafts, artwork, and unique souvenirs.  

 The State Fair of Louisiana is educational, entertaining, and perfect for family fun. Visitors can explore Louisiana agriculture exhibits, enjoy free attractions, live music, a free zoo, carnival rides, games, delicious foods, and the state’s largest livestock show. Additionally, the fair hosts the action-packed LRCA Finals Rodeo, ensuring an exciting experience for all.

Family-oriented food festival in historic downtown New Iberia. Gumbo Cookoff, Roux Run, Youth Gumbo Cookoff, Meanest Beans Competition, children’s activities, live music all weekend and more. Cajun/Creole food midday on Saturday, nothing but gumbo midday on Sunday. 

The Louisiana Cattle Festival & Fair honours all aspects of the state’s cattle industry, encompassing beef and dairy producers, consumers and everything in between through three days of family-friendly music, art & crafts, rib eating contest, food and fun!

Join us to celebrate all things coffee at the largest coffee event in the South. We host coffee professionals and culinary enthusiast foodies for a two-day celebration of America’s most beloved beverage. Coffee farmers will be on hand to showcase green coffee. More than 20 Louisiana coffee roasters will sample their best coffees and coffee experts will lead over 60 hours of professional coffee education and demonstrations. Industry leaders will demonstrate new equipment as well as new recipes for coffee infused beverages. 

Street fair, Fais Do-Do’s, Coronation of Queen Sugar, Blessing of the Crop, sugar cookery, photo & art exhibits, Louisiana Sugar Cane parade, children’s parade, live music and much more at this years beloved festival.