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The Norco Christmas Parade 2022
The Norco Christmas Parade 2022
After a 2 year absence the Norco Christmas Parade will roll again with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Destrehan High School band, the Riverside Academy Band, all your favorite marching groups and the 610 Stompers!
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Festival of the Bonfires
Enjoy great food, live entertainment, crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest and carnival rides throughout the weekend. Each night will be highlighted with a single bonfire lighting! Come out and experience a prelude to the famous Christmas Eve Bonfires: A tradition unique to St. James Parish and all the world!! LOCATION: Lutcher Recreational Park 2545 Louisiana […]
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Free Holiday Gift Wrap
Free Holiday Gift Wrap
Saturday, December 10, staff from the Louisiana Federal Credit Union will be wrapping your holiday gifts, for free! Stop by the Louisiana FCU Training Center for our free gift-wrapping event!
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A Candy Cane Celebration
A Candy Cane Celebration
December 11, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Enjoy an afternoon on our grounds and in our Mule Barn Make and take home holiday crafts Play reindeer games and win prizes Elf Bingo (fun for the entire family) Visit Santa under the old oak tree Visit Mr. Mean (The Grinch) under the old oak […]
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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
“The magic of the season!” Giant mice, dancing snowflakes, a growing Christmas tree, and an enchanted nutcracker are sure to delight the inner child in everyone. River Region Ballet’s combination of amazing dancers, gorgeous sets and costumes, and Tchaikocsky’s timeless music makes this one of the greatest holiday shows! Come experience this beautiful ballet that […]
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The Nutcracker!
The Nutcracker!
“The magic of the season!” Giant mice, dancing snowflakes, a growing Christmas tree, and an enchanted nutcracker are sure to delight the inner child in everyone. River Region Ballet’s combination of amazing dancers, gorgeous sets and costumes, and Tchaikocsky’s timeless music makes this one of the greatest holiday shows! Come experience this beautiful ballet that […]
The Nutcracker!
The Nutcracker!
“The magic of the season!” Giant mice, dancing snowflakes, a growing Christmas tree, and an enchanted nutcracker are sure to delight the inner child in everyone. River Region Ballet’s combination of amazing dancers, gorgeous sets and costumes, and Tchaikocsky’s timeless music makes this one of the greatest holiday shows! Come experience this beautiful ballet that […]
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Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee
Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee
Bonfires on the Levee, often called Christmas Eve Bonfires by the locals, is a centuries-old holiday tradition just a short drive from New Orleans in Louisiana’s River Parishes. During the weeks that follow Thanksgiving, families and friends come together atop the Mississippi River levees to construct nearly two hundred 20-foot-high wooden bonfires that celebrate and […]
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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.