Step into the Roaring ’20s to celebrate Gatsby nights, champagne lights & New Year delights at the Portrait Lounge located inside Hotel Klaus in historic Washington, Louisiana. At this event you can dress up in 1920s Glam and black tire inspired fits.
Tickets are $50 a person. Your ticket includes music, hors d’oeuvres, party favors, and champagne toast. There’s a cash bar on site.
What better way to spend your Eve-of-Christmas-Eve than with great people under the stars in historic Grand Coteau, Louisiana. Trainwreck Inn, the eclectic collection of train cars that exists as a B&B and event space, is hosting a fun Christmas Jam for all ages on December 23rd. Doors open at 5pm and Wilson Savoy will perform 6pm-8pm.
Sing along, drink along, and come hungry! Wilson Savoy is bringing the boogie, but if you bring an instrument to play along – you’ll get free entry! Food will be available through the Grand Coteau Supper Club. There will be hot cocoa and a cozy stew.
There’s a $10 cover, but kids get in free. Stay the night in one of their Wes Anderson inspired traincars at a discounted rate to celebrate. Get in touch quick: trainwreckinn@gmail.com
The Town of Leonville invites you to celebrate the Fourth of July at this free event. With a view of the Bayou Teche at the Leonville Boat Launch, you can enjoy ice cream and snowballs onsite. The Leonville Fire Department will be selling BBQ hotdogs and drinks. Music starts at 6pm and the fireworks at 9pm.
Come out and be a part of the first inaugural Christmas Festival for the City of Opelousas under the oaks in the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square. Enjoy photos with Santa, cookies and story time with Mrs. Clause, an ugly sweater contest, and plenty of food. Be sure to shop local vendors while you are there. Everything sold will either be Christmas products or prepared in Christmas packaging.
Admission is free.
Former New Orleans Saints player and recent Saints Hall of Fame inductee, Devery Henderson, will serve as this year’s Parade Marshal for the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade. The annual holiday event will also feature Christmas-themed floats, marching bands, loveable costumed characters, and of course everyone’s favorite, Santa Claus. The parade is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.
The parade will begin at the eastern entrance of the city at Landry Street near Le Vieux Village and then continue west through downtown ending at the intersection of Landry and Bullard Streets. Parade registration forms should be submitted by Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Forms can be dropped off at the Opelousas Tourist Information Center at Le Vieux Village located at 828 East Landry Street or to Stephanie Richard at City Hall located at 105 North Main Street.
Along with the City of Opelousas, parade and float sponsors include Catalyst Bank, Casanova Eye Care, St. Landry Parish Government, St. Landry Parish Tax Assessor Sherri Zeringue McGovern, Washington State Bank, St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux, CLECO, American Bank, JD Bank and Roy Motors. For parade information or an entry form, visit cityofopeousas.com or contact Opelousas Tourist Center at 1-800-424-5442 or (337) 948-6263 or by email at info@cityofopelousas.com.
Join the Washington Garden Club for an evening of traditional Christmas music featuring the Opelousas Queen of Angels Choir under the direction of William Plummer.
The concert will be held December 6, 2025 at 6pm at the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church located at 308 Church St. in the town of Washington.
The Washington Garden Club sponsors this annual admission-free event as part of their commitment to community and civic support.
Every year, residents of Eunice, Louisiana celebrate Independence Day with a bang! For almost 30 years, the former Mayor and licensed pyrotechnic, Kenneth Peart, orchestrates a 30-minute spectacular display of fireworks. This free show is hosted by The City of Eunice. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the show. Parking for this event is available at the Eunice Recreation Complex.
Celebrate the fourth of July in Krotz Springs, Louisiana. This small town is nestled along the banks of the Atchafalaya River and is considered a sportsman’s paradise for hunters, hikers, fishermen, and birders. The town has a huge 4th of July celebration each year with a fireworks show supervised by the Volunteer Fire Department. Bring the whole family and find a cozy spot at dusk for this beautiful display in Nall Park. You can enjoy hot dogs, watermelons, and live music. Guests are welcome to bring ice chests, lawn chairs, and picnic blankets.
Head out to Riverview RV Resort in Krotz Springs, Louisiana for an Easter Extravaganza. From 9am – 1pm, you can enjoy a trail ride, hog roast and potluck, and an Egg Hunt & Race for the kids with the Easter Bunny stopping by for photos.
There will also be a live music performance at 7pm.
An ID is required at the gate. For campsite reservations, call 337-351-4260.
Come out to Opelousas, Louisiana for the Opelousas Creole Easter Blackpot Cook-Off. This event is taking place at the Life Community Complex, formerly the Indian Hills Country Club. With a mini-trail ride, zydeco dance, and Easter egg hunt for the kids, this event is sure to be a ton of fun. Gates open at 8am, but the ride leaves at noon. No 4-wheelers are allowed. At 4pm, you’ll be able to hear RJ & Kreole Smoove live.
Admission is $10, but kids get in free. If you’d like to try your hand and participate in the cook-off, entry is $20.
For vendor information, contact RJ at 337-443-5538.
