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35th Annual Festival of the Bonfires
Lutcher Recreational Park La HWY 3193, Lutcher, LA, United StatesEnjoy 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 […]
THE NUTCRACKER
Lafon Performing Arts Center 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, LA, United States
Christmas on Main Street in LaPlace
Destiny Christian Fellowship 612 Main Street, LaPlace, LA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season at the inaugural Christmas on Main Street event in Louisiana's River Parishes! Join us on Saturday, December 14, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 612 Main Street, LaPlace for an evening filled with live music, festive shopping, local vendors, and exciting activities for the whole family. Stroll down Main Street and enjoy […]
How the GRINCH Stole Christmas!
St. John Theatre 115 West 4th Street, Reserve, LA, United States
“Christmas Eve” BONFIRES on the LEVEE
St. James Parish Gramercy, LA, United StatesExperience 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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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.