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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In light of projected inclement weather, it has been decided to cancel the Avenue of Flags, due to risk of damage to the donated flags. The next Avenue of Flags
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Aaron Neville - is an American R&B singer and musician. He has had four Platinum-certified albums and four Top 10 hits in the United States, including three that went to
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Certain details have changed. This event was updated on 11/28/2018. Due to forecast inclement weather on Nov. 30, the street parade has been
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Nelly , is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, investor, and occasional actor from St. Louis. His music career with Midwest hip hop group “St. Lunatics”
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Rick Springfield , Australian musician, singer-songwriter, actor and author. He was a member of the pop rock group Zoot from 1969 to 1971, then started his solo career with
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Featuring The Flamethrowers Followed by Jose Mata Dress code enforced
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This special night includes music, libations and some lucky person will win an Audi A5! Countdown to midnight at Delta Downs for a good time!
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Dance the night away and ring in the New Year at this rocking party!
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The festivities include a balloon drop in Lone Wolf with music performed by Mustang Sally playing that night. As always there will be a Champagne toast in Lone Wolf and on the casino
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Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the breathtaking art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to
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Mardi Gras Twelfth Night Car Show Saturday, Jan. 5, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lake Charles Civic Center South Parking Lot 900 Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles, LA
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Mardi Gras makes its flamboyant entrance with the Twelfth Night Parade Extravaganza inside the Lake Charles Civic Center Coliseum. There will be a lively, mini-parade featuring members of
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