All Culinary Events

January 16, 2012 - February 21, 2012

Mardi Gras

Shreveport-Bossier, Alexandria, Natchitoches,

Yes, North Louisiana does join in the state’s Mardi Gras fun. Here’s where you can learn more about the celebrations along our Red River Riches Trail:

Shreveport-Bossier: http://www.shreveportbossierfunguide.com/feature.php?id=19

Alexandria: http://apacvb.org/mardiGrasEvents.cfmand http://www.alexmardigras.com/

Natchitoches: http://www.explorenatchitoches.com/events-and-festivals/krewe-of-dionysus-mardi-gras-parade/

January 16, 2012 - February 21, 2012

Mardi Gras

New Orleans and Northshore,

Parades, parades and more parades will roll through New Orleans and Louisiana’s Northshore, celebrating the state’s official party season—Mardi Gras. For information visit http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/ and http://www.louisiananorthshore.com/events/.

January 16, 2012 - February 21, 2012

Mardi Gras

Lake Charles, Jeff Davis Parish and Bienville Parish,

The communities along our Seafood Sensation Trail get into the Mardi Gras swing of things. Learn more about their celebrations at www.swlamardigras.com, http://mostcajun.com/calendar/?month=feband http://jeffdavis.org/calendar.

January 16, 2012 - February 21, 2012

Mardi Gras

Iberville Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish,

Carnival season is celebrated in every corner of the state, and our Capital Cuisine region is certainly hopping with parades and grand balls this time of year. Learn more about the region’s Mardi Gras celebrations at http://www.visitiberville.com/events/calendar/ and http://www.visitbatonrouge.com/visitorslocals/mardi_gras/.

January 16, 2012 - February 21, 2012

Mardi Gras

Houma, St. Martin Parish, New Iberia, St. Mary Parish, Lafayette and Lafourche,

Along our Bayou Bounty Trail, in the heart of Cajun Country, Mardi Gras takes on a little different feel from the city celebrations in New Orleans. Yes, there are the traditional parades, but it is a rustic celebration, dating back to medieval times, known as the Courir de Mardi Gras, or the Mardi Gras run that draws crowds here. Costumed partiers, often on horseback, ride from house to house collecting the ingredients for a communal gumbo. Learn more about the region’s celebrations at:

Houma:  http://www.houmatravel.com/pdf/brochures/Houma-Mardi-Gras-Guide.pdf

St. Mary Parish:  http://cajuncoast.com/public/events/calendar/

New Iberia: http://iberiatravel.com/

St. Martin Parish: http://cajuncountry.org/

Lafayette: http://lafayettetravel.com/visitors/eventsandfestivals/mardigras/

Lafourche: http://visitlafourche.com/event_calendar.php

February 04, 2012 - February 25, 2012

Cajun Music and Foodways Demonstrations

Jean Lafitte Prairie Acadian Culture Center - Eunice,

At the Jean Lafitte Prairie Acadian Culture Center, each Saturday offers the opportunity to sample authentic regional cuisine and to hear Cajun and zydeco music. Don’t miss these free cultural demonstrations. http://www.nps.gov/jela/prairie-acadian-cultural-center-eunice.htm

February 4, 11,18, and 25, 2012

February 11, 2012 - February 11, 2012

Mardi Gras

Monroe-West Monroe,

One day; three parades. There’s something for everyone as the Twin Cities celebrate with parades for pets, children and everyone else.

http://dev.monroe-westmonroe.net/index.cfm?c=38

February 12, 2012 - February 12, 2012

Afternoon Tea, Fashion and Fancies

Rural Life Museum - Baton Rouge, LA

Hold your pinky high as you sip your cup of tea and nosh on fancy sandwiches and pastries during this period fashion show at the Rural Life Museum. http://rurallife.lsu.edu/

February 17, 2012 - February 17, 2012

Taste of Mardi Gras

Riverfront Convention Center - Alexandria, LA

Coinciding with Alexandria’s Mardi Gras festivities, this fundraiser for the Cenla Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association features delicious foods from the area’s most popular eateries. http://www.alexmardigras.com/

February 17, 2012 - February 21, 2012

Courir de Mardi Gras

Eunice,

Immerse yourself into an old-fashioned Mardi Gras during this five-day celebration in Eunice. The city truly does it up with cooking demonstrations, jam sessions, and a special show at Liberty Theater. On Sunday, take part in the annual boucherie. http://www.eunice-la.com/festivals.html

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