Follow the story of a young bird, named Max and his family, as they begin their journey south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course and ends up at the North Pole…his adventure begins! Dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms, and performing poinsettias light up the stage in Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas. […]
A Live Radio Play "This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating live as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage...This production will be directed by Mike Brooks. - St. John Theatre. Show Dates: December 8 & 9 at 7:30pm / December […]
Come out and experience a prelude to the famous Christmas Eve Bonfires: A tradition unique to St. James Parish and all the world!! 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!
PAPA NOEL - A Feature Documentary Please welcome Producer/Director Mark Niedelson and his Documentary PAPA NOEL back to Louisiana. In Partnership with the Louisiana's River Parishes Tourist Commission and The Festival of the Bonfires, we have made PAPA NOEL- The Legacy of the Levee Bonfires available to all of you for one week! It is […]
December 10, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023 at 8:00 am Enjoy an afternoon on our grounds and in our Mule Barn Make and take home holiday crafts Family Craft - A Craft the entire family can make Play reindeer games and win prizes Elf Bingo […]
This will be an abbreviated one hour performance of The Nutcracker. The performance will be followed by a “Sugar Plum Party”. The audience members will be invited to join the Sugar Plum Fairy onstage and experience “The Kingdom of the Sweets” for themselves. They can meet and talk to their favorite characters, experience what it […]
Make planning your next vacation to Louisiana's River Parishes easy. Use one of our trip itineraries to get started.
Explore the 10 historic estates in the River Parishes of Louisiana and discover the stories rooted in their past.
Create memories learning the folklore of our swamps and viewing gators in their natural habitat.
Andouille was created here, so get out and try the local smokehouses that each have their own version of the "best".
The region out here is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and find adventure.
Famous for catfish, Lac Des Allemands is a haven for outdoor sportsmen.
Enjoyed around the world, Perique can only be grown and processed out here.
Cajun and Creole cuisine are as necessary to our culture as the people who make it.
Tour buses, shuttles and local airports are all transportation options for the River Parishes.
Louisiana's River Parishes offers a wide range of lodging options from rustic and quaint to upscale and luxurious.