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A STATE OF CELEBRATION It’s been said of Mardi Gras that everywhere else, it’s just a Tuesday. The same might be said for Louisiana’s incredible lineup of signature festivals and local fairs. Everywhere else, they’re just events. Here, full-blown celebrations welcome you with open arms, inviting you to sing, dance, eat and drink with a passion few places can match. You’ll feel it at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette and the Tunica Hills Music Fest in St. Francisville. You’ll revel in it at the colorful Red River Balloon Rally in Bossier City, the lively Mayfest in Leesville and the twinkling Natchitoches Christmas Festival. You’ll taste it at the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, Delcambre Shrimp Festival, Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales and the Zwolle Tamale Fiesta in Zwolle. And you’ll delight in it at offbeat events like the spooky Rougarou Fest in Houma, the Sabine Freestate Festival in Florien, the Louisiana Pirate Festival in Lake Charles and the Rayne Frog Festival. The Traditions of Mardi Gras Mardi Gras may not have been the same these past two years, but one certainty remains: It’s still one of the most revered parties on the planet. A celebration so epic even a worldwide pandemic can’t stop us from honoring its rich traditions – even though it took some innovation to mark the occasion on a smaller scale. From colorful beads, elaborate costumes and spectacular parades to the food, drinks, music and dancing that create a celebration like no other, learn more about this signature Louisiana celebration that best embodies our expression, “laissez les bons temps rouler.” In other words … “Let the good times roll” at LouisianaTravel.com/MardiGras! SEARCH OUR FULL CALENDAR! There’s always a party in Louisiana – more than 400 a year, to be exact! Scan the QR code to check out our full online calendar for a schedule of fairs, festivals and signature events taking place throughout the state!
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