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German Coast Farmers Market
Ormond Plantation 13786 River Road, Destrehan
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 will begin its 2021 tour next month and will pass through Louisiana's River Parishes on August 20 from 11:45 AM to noon and August 22 from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM, stopping at the Gassen Street crossing in Luling. Come out and see the largest steam powered locomotive in […]
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 will begin its 2021 tour next month and will pass through Louisiana's River Parishes on August 20 from 11:45 AM to noon and August 22 from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM, stopping at the Gassen Street crossing in Luling. Come out and see the largest steam powered locomotive in […]
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Veterans Memorial Mississippi River Bridge 5K Run/Walk
St. James Welcome Center 1094 US Hwy 61, Gramercyhttps://raceroster.com/events/2021/48294/veterans-memorial-mississippi-river-bridge-runwalk *Feature event of the Louisiana River Parishes Tourism Run/Walk Series 2021 Saturday, August 28, 2021Benefiting the St. James Hospital Wellness Foundation 7:00 am - Registration / Packet Pickup opens on site 8:30 am - Start of 5K Run/Walk St. James Parish Welcome Center, 1094 US Hwy 61, Gramercy, La. 70052
Louisiana Catfish Festival
St. Gertrude Catholic Church 17324 Hwy 631, Des Allemands, LA
Free
Alligator Festival
Westbank Bridge Park 13825 River Rd, LulingThe Alligator Festival is hosted by the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish to fundraise for college scholarships awarded to our local youth. Enjoy live alligators, 10 bands, carnival rides, Cajun cuisine, craft booths, and more. You won't want to say "see you later alligator" to this one-of-a-kind festival!
Andouille Festival
St. John Community Center 2900 U.S. Hwy 51, LaPlaceThe Andouille Festival is a food extravaganza featuring live entertainment, carnival rides, and of course, Andouille sausage. The main event is the cooking contest, showcasing Gumbo, Jambalaya, and other dishes made with Andouille sausage. The festival is held at the St. John Civic Center in LaPlace, the Andouille Capital of the World.
49th Annual Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival
Destrehan Plantation 13034 River Road, DestrehanDestrehan Plantation's Annual Fall Festival opens 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday, November 13th and Sunday, November 14, 2021 located at 13034 River Road in Destrehan, Louisiana. Admission for a full day is $8.00 per adult or teen, $5.00 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. The house tour […]
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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.
New Orleans SWAMP Country
Create memories learning the folklore of our swamps and viewing gators in their natural habitat.
ANDOUILLE Trail
Andouille was created here, so get out and try the local smokehouses that each have their own version of the "best".
OUTDOOR RECREATION
The region out here is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and find adventure.
Lac Des Allmands
Famous for catfish, Lac Des Allemands is a haven for outdoor sportsmen.
PERIQUE
Enjoyed around the world, Perique can only be grown and processed out here.
CAJUN & CREOLE CUISINE
Cajun and Creole cuisine are as necessary to our culture as the people who make it.
TRANSPORTATION
Tour buses, shuttles and local airports are all transportation options for the River Parishes.
STAY OUT HERE
Louisiana's River Parishes offers a wide range of lodging options from rustic and quaint to upscale and luxurious.