COUNTDOWN TO CARNIVAL BEGINS IN NEW ORLEANS
The countdown to Mardi Gras began Saturday in New Orleans as Carnival season kicked off with dozens of costumed revellers and a brass band crowding onto a streetcar for a nighttime ride down historic St. Charles Avenue. Meanwhile, a walking club in the French Quarter marched in its annual procession honoring Joan of Arc.
FESTIVAL SEASON IN LOUISIANA IS ALL YEAR LONG
Louisiana can properly claim the title “festival capital of the world,” with more than 400 festivals and events scheduled annually around the state.
HOW LOUISIANA DOES MARDI GRAS
Even if you consider yourself a Mardi Gras expert, we’re here to say you haven’t seen anything yet! Let’s go over a few basic terms you’ll want to know before you don a mask and head out for your Carnival experience, shall we?
CHOOSE YOUR LOUISIANA OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
There’s no shortage of ways to explore the Louisiana outdoors! Avid outdoorsmen can’t come to Louisiana without stopping by one (or more) of its 21 state parks that offer opportunities for camping, fishing, paddling, hiking, horseback riding and more.
Celebrating Louisiana’s World-Renowned Cuisine
Louisiana’s cuisine is unlike anywhere else, and locals have conjured up a plethora of ways to honor these traditional dishes and the influences that brought them to life.
Exploring Louisiana’s Highlights & Hidden Gems
There’s no better way to explore all Louisiana has to offer than by taking a road trip! Along the way, you’ll experience Louisiana’s most popular attractions along with quirky marvels.
Louisiana’s Unique History & Influences
Louisiana is where Jazz and zydeco music originated, Cajun cuisine was concocted, where industries flourished and where the Civil Rights Movement made an impact. Learn about Louisiana’s unique and storied history told at countless historic sites, museums and venues around the state.
