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Must See Lake Charles Museums

4/17/2017 by Allison Schexnayder

Posted In: History

My fiancée and I both love history and learning about the local culture, so we made it our mission to see some of the local museums . The first place we experienced was the Brimstone Museum Complex . Which held things like: timelines showing the progression of the town of Sulphur, a statue of “The Mottagator” which was created to honor the memory

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Get Your Gumbo On: Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook Off

2/17/2017 by Buzzy Gordon

Posted In: Culinary, Festivals & Events

Thanks to the popularity of Cajun cuisine , Louisiana cooking has become world famous. And as a big fan myself, I thought I knew most of what there is to know about the food. Until I went to Southwest Louisiana for Mardi Gras and attended the annual World Famous Cajun Extravaganza and Gumbo Cook-Off in Lake Charles, that is. This is nothing like any

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Courir de Mardi Gras: Iowa Chicken Run

2/13/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Festivals & Events

Unique. Rural. Authentic. Whatever you’d like to call it, the Iowa Chicken Run is one of the BEST Mardi Gras celebrations you could participate in! Things kick off early – 8 a.m. early – with the smell of barbecue and gumbo spices in the air. Of course, the wash board and accordion music plays, and a few people have already started to dance.

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Hail to the King Cake: 12 Ways to Enjoy

2/6/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Culinary, Festivals & Events

It’s been over a month since Twelfth Night, the official opening of Mardi Gras season and the appearance of king cakes. You’d think we’d be tired of all the sugar. ABSOLUTELY NOT! In fact, because of the many varieties of king cake flavors and styles, you’re able to enjoy our beloved Mardi Gras dessert like never before. 1. Traditional King Cake

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King of King Cakes (Taste-Off & Giveaway)

2/2/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Culinary, Festivals & Events

It’s the most popular food during Mardi Gras – king cake . And, it’s because of these delicious brioche-rich, colorfully iced cakes that Mardi Gras truly is the most WONDERFUL time of the year. I am not ashamed to admit that I enjoy king cake for breakfast, during my coffee break, and for dessert. In fact, I’ll make any excuse to grab a slice. Who’s

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The Ultimate Mardi Gras Bucket List

1/27/2017 by Colten Miller

Posted In: Culinary, Festivals & Events, History

Mardi Gras is growing bigger and more elaborate every year. From parades and balls to parties and chicken runs, you need to plan ahead so that you don’t miss out on something incredible! Whether it’s your first Mardi Gras or if you’re a seasoned vet, here is a list of things you have to experience during Southwest Louisiana’s Carnival season. 1.

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Make Plans for Mardi Gras

1/19/2017 by Amanda Reeves

Posted In: Festivals & Events

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 moves around, and Mardi Gras Day is somewhat of a

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Mardi Gras 12th Night

1/3/2017 by Colten Miller

Posted In: Festivals & Events

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 of the Carnival season – and if you’re like me, it

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Experiencing Mardi Gras from a Parade Float

1/3/2017 by Angie Kay Dilmore

Posted In: Festivals & Events

As a Yankee transplant to Louisiana as I have often commented, one of the greatest revelations upon moving to Louisiana 10 years ago was learning that Mardi Gras is not a single day, but a season. By the calendar, we celebrate this cultural holiday from January 6 (Twelfth Night) until Mardi Gras Day (also called Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday) with

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5 Things I Learned from Mardi Gras

1/26/2016 by Karen Dawkins

Posted In: Festivals & Events

Mardi Gras: King cake, parades, beads, krewe… sure, these are all part of it. If this is all you know about this Louisiana tradition, though, you’re missing out on the best of it! Celebrating my first Mardi Gras in Lake Charles last year, I discovered the secret — what makes Mardi Gras truly special. Tradition! Mardi Gras stems back to “ chicken

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Must See Lake Charles Museums

Get Your Gumbo On: Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook Off

Courir de Mardi Gras: Iowa Chicken Run

Hail to the King Cake: 12 Ways to Enjoy

King of King Cakes (Taste-Off & Giveaway)

The Ultimate Mardi Gras Bucket List

Make Plans for Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras 12th Night

Experiencing Mardi Gras from a Parade Float

5 Things I Learned from Mardi Gras

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