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Cajun Bonfire Celebration @ Felicity Plantation

Felicity Plantation 3535 LA-18 LA 70090, Vacherie

                                              Cajun Bonfire Celebration at Felicity Plantation Experience one of Louisiana’s most cherished holiday traditions, reimagined at Felicity Plantation. Each Christmas Eve, the levees in Louisiana's River Parishes come alive with towering wood […]

“Christmas Eve” BONFIRES on the LEVEE

St. James Parish Gramercy

Experience one of the most unique and spectacular holiday traditions in Louisiana —Bonfires on the Levee, also known as Christmas Eve Bonfires. This centuries-old celebration takes place just a short drive from New Orleans in Louisiana’s River Parishes. Each year, in the weeks leading up to Christmas, families and friends gather atop the Mississippi River […]

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Community Bonfire @ St. John Theatre

St. John Theatre 115 West 4th Street, Reserve

Celebrate the season at the St. John Theatre Community Bonfire, where tradition, community spirit, and holiday cheer come together along the levee. Join friends and family for an unforgettable evening centered around one of the region’s most cherished holiday traditions.    

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Discover Exciting Ways to Explore

Make planning your next vacation to Louisiana's River Parishes easy. Use one of our trip itineraries to get started.

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New Orleans PLANTATIONS Country

Explore the 10 historic estates in the River Parishes of Louisiana and discover the stories rooted in their past.

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New Orleans SWAMP Country

Create memories learning the folklore of our swamps and viewing gators in their natural habitat.

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ANDOUILLE Trail

Andouille was created here, so get out and try the local smokehouses that each have their own version of the "best".

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OUTDOOR RECREATION

The region out here is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and find adventure.

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Lac Des Allmands

Famous for catfish, Lac Des Allemands is a haven for outdoor sportsmen.

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PERIQUE

Enjoyed around the world, Perique can only be grown and processed out here.

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CAJUN & CREOLE CUISINE

Cajun and Creole cuisine are as necessary to our culture as the people who make it.

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TRANSPORTATION

Tour buses, shuttles and local airports are all transportation options for the River Parishes.

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STAY OUT HERE

Louisiana's River Parishes offers a wide range of lodging options from rustic and quaint to upscale and luxurious.

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