Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued a notice that effective May 15 the state of Louisiana will enter Phase 1 for reopening that will last until June 5, the next update on reopening will be on June 1. Many businesses and events have adjusted to accommodate patrons during this time. View Updates
In Southwest Louisiana, the good times don’t end after Christmas or the New Year. Instead, we continue to celebrate with one of my favorite holidays: MARDI GRAS! And there’s no better way to begin the new season than by going to the annual Twelfth Night celebration. This event is the official start…
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In Southwest Louisiana, we know how to celebrate year-round. July is surely no exception. Whether it be dressing up in your favorite red, white and blue outfit for the 4 th , or two-stepping to your favorite Cajun tunes, Lake Charles has plenty of exciting festivals and events for you in July. Let’s…
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What’s better than unwinding on a Friday evening in the backdrop of the downtown Lake Charles with great music from hot bands drifting into the sunset? How about four Fridays of cool, FREE outdoor concerts? It’s one of my favorite events – Downtown at Sundown. It’s the perfect mix of cool nightlife…
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1. Dress Like a Pirate Let’s ALL be honest. When you’re an adult and there’s a chance to act like a kid – WE TAKE IT! Join your fellow buccaneers and Jean Lafitte for the first ever Pirate Costume Ball! The costume ball is the premier event of this year’s festival. The Buccaneer Room at the Lake…
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There’s so much going on in Southwest Louisiana, I feel like I need to take off the entire month to go out and enjoy it! Here is a snippet of some of the great festivals, performances and events scheduled for May. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of it, be sure to check out our Calendar of…
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Day Trips: Our lush ecosystem lies at the very heart of our vibrant culture. Long-legged wading birds hunt along the misty fresh water marshes and moss laden bayous. Alligators warm themselves along the canal banks crisscrossing the windswept coastal prairies. Known as Louisiana’s Outback, this vast…
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Two facts that you will learn in this blog post; Southwest Louisiana is home to some uber creative and talented individuals, and that I have a passion for shopping more than most humans (if you’ve spent any amount of time with me you’re aware of the second fact). Over the years, my shopping style…
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It’s no secret that here in Southwest Louisiana we like to celebrate everything that makes the area such a special place…even RABBITS! The Iowa Rabbit Festival is truly a one-of-a-kind event that’s been around for over 30 years. Being from this area, I had always heard about how much fun it was, but…
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If you are someone who likes to have a good time but also wants to help out in your community, then boy do I have something for you! Check out these upcoming volunteer opportunities in Lake Charles: 1. Help make the 3 rd annual Louisiana Winter Beer Festival one to remember! The festival will be held…
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Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s always a flurry of purple, green and gold at the start of the New Year. Some people even convert their Christmas trees and wreaths into Mardi Gras décor! If you are a huge fan of Mardi Gras, you know that the season…
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