The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, more commonly referred to as Jazz Fest, is an annual festival celebrating the music, art, culture, and heritage of New Orleans. Over the years, it has worked its way into the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Jazz Fest is slated to return from April 28 - May 7, [...]
Happy Saturday ! It's all about the Egg at the Library as we have our annual Egg knocking contest and fun. Coming from the French word for Easter, "Pâques," the Cajun French verb "pâquer" indicates the action of two people each holding an egg in one fist with the smaller end up, then knocking them [...]
It's where my family will be on this beautiful Saturday! Join us in Historic Washington, Louisiana pop 702. Founded in 1790 its the third oldest town in Louisiana. Events at the Festival; What's happening this weekend! Saturday is all about what makes Louisiana special : 😉
MARCH 18, 2023 : Is Redbuds Day ! Located in Vivian, Louisiana :Vivian is located in the Northern most part of Louisiana, about 30 miles north of Shreveport with three interstate highways – I-30 to the North and I-20 to the south, and I-49 to the east The Louisiana Redbud Festival will be held in [...]
Its finial here the Biggest party of the year : Mardi Gras. Where did Mardi Gras originate? While the holiday could have pagan Roman roots, it didn’t become known as “Mardi Gras” until it reached France and then spread throughout Europe. In England, it became known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day, which is still [...]
The first recorded celebration of Mardi Gras in Lafayette was on February 14, 1869 when according to the local newspaper ". . .Clement's band provided the music in the courthouse. . . ". But the first city wide Mardi Gras observance was in 1897, when Manuel Pellerin initiated the idea of a Mardi Gras King [...]
This Thursday I am celebrating with Mardi Gras crafts for Adults and kids. I am making a wreath for my door: My front door wreath is made with a combination of things I had and some items I picked up locally. A simple mask: I made these quick mask with supplies on hand. Cut out [...]
2 oz. light rum 2 oz. dark rum 2 oz. passion fruit juice 1 oz. orange juice ½ oz. fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon grenadine 1 orange slice 1 maraschino cherry Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.Step 2. Strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice. Step 3. Garnish with a maraschino cherry [...]
Thanks for stopping bye today. Mardi Gras is next Tuesday but the parades are already rolling. So drop bye and grab a bowl of Gumbo .... Enjoy!! 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups diced yellow onion 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced green bell pepper 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup diced green onion [...]
Just like gumbo in Louisiana can differ region to region, Mardi Gras does too! The flamboyant parties in the French Quarter, the regal balls in Lake Charles, the family-friendly parades in Shreveport and then there is the Courir de Mardi Gras in central Louisiana. This one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras celebration is older than the state itself. Even among born-and-bred Louisianians, [...]
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