Irish or not...somehow, someway...most of us have celebrated St. Patrick's Day. Some of us just want an annual sip of green beer and a hint of green clothing, while others take pride in flamboyant costumes and dedicate a night to bar-hopping. Maybe you fall somewhere in the middle, but Lake Charles…
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If you are looking for restaurant options during Lent, there are several places to eat in Lake Charles that have special options to discover. Not to mention—March through Easter, April 9—is directly in the heart of crawfish season! Crawfish is being boiled at eateries throughout Louisiana’s…
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Louisianans love to party year-round, but it’s safe to say that Mardi Gras is the most popular party throughout the entire state. In Southwest Louisiana, Mardi Gras is honored from Twelfth Night to Fat Tuesday with parades, events, food, costumes, and more. This Mardi Gras Bucket List guides you…
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Traditional, cream cheese, pecan praline, boudin, Galettes Des Rois... I will not discriminate! Below is a list of all bakeries, coffee shops, donut shops, and markets selling King Cakes in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana this year. We've also included king cakes available for shipping. In Lake…
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The cocktail programs in Lake Charles are top-tier, but Southwest Louisiana’s mixologists like to shake things up around the holidays. From martinis to mocktails and more, I’ve scoped out some of the best Christmas-themed cocktails in the area that are sure to make this season merry and magical for…
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Six Weekends of Halloween in Southwest Louisiana Southwest Louisiana is known for its extravagant celebrations, so you can expect six weekends of Halloween spirit from late September through early November. Choose from haunted history and tours at local museums, trails, and cemeteries, as well as…
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A Fun Craft Idea for the Kids! We're carrying the 2021 Mardi Gras craft into 2022 so break out those arts and crafts skills and have fun with the kids, teach them about traditions & make a Mardi Gras Shoebox Float or two! You are only limited by your imagination – and maybe your tolerance for…
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This time of year, it's easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle of the various holidays. Jumping from Halloween candy to Thanksgiving turkey, and then to Christmas! While these holidays are fun and enjoyable, let's take a moment on Veteran's Day to remember and thank those who have so selflessly sacrificed…
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I don’t know about you but I love nothing more than something inexpensive to do! The idea of not stressing over cost and being able to unwind, enjoy and of course, soak up the Southwest Louisiana culture is incredibly appealing to me. I love being able to do that right here locally. With this in…
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Local Culture: Some of the best places to experience true Southwest Louisiana culture are at our fairs and festivals! Virtually any weekend, you can catch a local band, eat some delicious Cajun cuisine and pass a good time! Download the free Lake Charles Events App to have area event information at…
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