- The Grove at Heritage Square
- Recurring daily
Let it snow! Sulphur jumps into the Christmas spirit with “snow” and festive events. Experience Sulphur’s Christmas Under the Oaks Festival, located at the Brimstone Museum Complex, 923 Ruth Street, in the heart of Sulphur at Heritage Square where music, carnival rides and…
The 2022 Sulphur Kiwanis Christmas Balloon Parade will roll down Cypress Street in Sulphur on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. The parade is a holiday tradition and the only giant balloon parade in the state of Louisiana. Festive balloons and holiday floats will delight parade-goers…
- Recurring every January 1st
Holly Beach Laborfest. Annual event. September 3, 2022. Barry Badon is headlining. Cajun Luau: Hawaiian pulled pork, tropical fruit and Hawaiian rolls, possibly some hula dancers.
The 2023 Mardi Gras Twelfth Night Car Show will be a roaring good time on January 7! The traditional kickoff of the Mardi Gras season starts the year off right, and you will not want to miss the imaginative and sentimental rides on display for car enthusiasts. The car show will…
Mardi Gras makes its flamboyant entrance with the 2023 Twelfth Night Kickoff Festival inside the Lake Charles Civic Center Exhibition Hall/Coliseum on Saturday, Jan. 7. Check back for details for this new spin on 12th Night by Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana. Be sure that there…
- Recurring daily
January 13-14, 2023 in downtown Cameron, LA. Held annually. The "oldest and coldest" Southwest Louisiana festival, as it's billed by organizers, caters to all ages and interests, featuring parades, a gumbo cook-off, pageants, a 5k and 1-mile run/walk, dances, Cajun music…
Mardi Gras parades are not confined to the streets of Lake Charles. The 2023 Lighted Boat Parade will take place on Feb. 16, and this parade is a Mardi Gras tradition that is unique to the Lake Area. Boats adorned with Mardi Gras decorations and lights delight festival-goers…
The 2023 Mardi Gras Gumbo Cookoff will take place on Feb. 18 at the Lake Charles Civic Center. After the cooking and judging takes place, the public can taste from every pot of chicken and sausage, seafood or wild game gumbo in a hot contest on Mardi Gras weekend! Amateur and…
The 2023 Mardi Gras Children's Day takes place on Sunday, Feb. 19, prior to the Children's Day Parade! Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is a family-friendly festival and even has an entire day devoted to kids. Children’s Day, a free event open to children ages 3 to 11, combines…
- DeQuincy Railroad Museum
- Recurring daily
The town of DeQuincy was established by the Kansas City Southern Railroad in 1897, according to historian Mr. T.J. Ratliff. Through the years, DeQuincy grew into a nice size community due to the jobs that the railroad provided. The Louisiana Railroad Days Festival evolved in the…
- Lake Charles Civic Center
- Recurring daily
The Original Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival - the SPICIEST Event in Southwest Louisiana - promotes awareness of the crawfish season, the history of it, and how the seafood industry has benefited Louisiana in the past 200 years. Proceeds benefit the local Parkinson…
The 3rd annual This is Home Fest will be Saturday, April 22, 2023! Save the date and stay tuned for more details. Now calling all food and art vendors - complete the form to participate! The Mission of This is Home Fest is to enhance the unique quality of life in Southwest…
- Chennault International Airport
- Recurring daily
<p>World-class aircraft and high-flying thrills will be featured at the 2023 Chennault Airshow! This three-day event will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jet team, U.S, Amy Golden Nights, a Friday night Twilight show and more. Save the date, tickets will be…
- Lake Charles Civic Center
- Recurring every July 4th
Plans are underway for the annual Red White Blue & You Independence Day Celebration on July 4, 2022. The popular, family-friendly event is presented by the City of Lake Charles, Coca-Cola, Visit Lake Charles, and Entergy. Red White Blue & You includes a free, patriotic…
- Recurring daily
The Louisiana Food & Wine Festival, a world-class culinary and beverage celebration, will take place in Lake Charles, Louisiana on September 14 – 17, 2023. It will be a showcase of culinary, beverage, and music that highlights Louisiana’s unique culture and heritage…
