Special Alert
Special Alert
Film
In Lake Charles, our focus is on your production. From Gulf beaches to alligator filled marshlands, to colorful personalities, we've got you covered. With delicious Cajun cuisine and fresh Louisiana seafood, you won't want to leave! You haven't truly shot Louisiana until you've been to Lake Charles.
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Call the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Film Commission for assistance:
- Film-friendly Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts
- Restaurants and Craft Services suggestions
- Equipment rentals
- Spas and Casino Resorts
- Permits
- *2,000 sq. ft. of office space for a major film production based in Calcasieu Parish
- Attractive statewide incentives
- Location photos
- Crew and Talent
For more information about filming in Southwest Louisiana, contact Cindy Johnson, cjohnson@visitlakecharles.org or call 800-456-7952.
*Pending approval by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and based on availability at the time of the request.
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Events
The City of Lake Charles hosts the annual Red White Blue & You Celebration on July 4. Previous years have included a parade in downtown Lake Charles, a festival celebration at the Lake
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Tickets go on sale Friday, June 22, 2018 @ 10am Dwight Yoakam is an American singer-songwriter, actor and film director, most famous for his pioneering country music. He
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Gallery Promenade, the Arts Council of SWLA’s annual gallery and museum showcase, returns Friday, September 28th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Select galleries, art spaces, and businesses from across
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"The Haunted Ship - Lake Charles" Set to Open Friday, 28 September at the USS ORLECK Naval Museum
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The Lost Hollows, a locally owned and family-operated attraction, is the largest and most terrifying outdoor haunt in Lake Charles, Louisiana! The fright-filled trail is open every Friday and
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In the Grand Event Center Tickets go on sale Friday, June 29, 2018 @ 10am Vince Neil , the legendary front man of Motley Crue is an international
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September 29 & 30, at the Lake Charles Civic Center, the Habibi Shrine Circus will return! The Shrine Circus is the only Circus with a purpose!! Show times are on Saturday at 10 am,
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Join Westlake for its annual picnic for the city. It is called La Ville Uni (French for the City United ) The event will take place on
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McNeese Cowboys vs. Stephen F. Austin - Time TBA at Cowboy Stadium
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Southwest Louisiana Down Syndrome Group invites you, your family & friends to support our 11th Annual Step UP 4 Down Syndrome Family Fun Day and
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Anyone who likes to eat, dance, and have fun will enjoy this festival. Calca-Chew Food Festival is an alcohol free festival centered around our French Heritage. Everything about the festival
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McNeese Cowboys vs. Abilene Christian University - Time TBA at Cowboy Stadium
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Lake Charles Toyota presents Mickey Smith, Jr.'s "Sax in the City Cocktails & Cake" at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles Grand Event Center on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 6pm. The concert will
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