September 3, 2024
South LouisianaCajunTravel.com; @VisitStLandryLA
Just north of Lafayette, St. Landry Parish is a rural heritage destination known for its vibrant Cajun spirit and Zydeco soul. The parish seat is Opelousas, known as the “Zydeco Capital of the World.” Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino offers event space to …
September 3, 2024
South LouisianaLafayetteTravel.com; @LafayetteTravel
Lagniappe is a favorite French Louisiana word often used to describe “a little something extra.” It might also describe Lafayette, says Danielle Tassin, senior sales director for Lafayette Travel.
“Lafayette already has an incredible array of event venues and 5,450 guest rooms to …
September 3, 2024
Northeast LouisianaShreveport-Bossier.org; @VisitShreveportBossier
Shreveport-Bossier City, two municipalities located on opposite sides of the Red River, comprise the largest metropolitan area in north Louisiana. Accessible by car via Interstate 20 and 49, and by air at Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV), the region also boasts 10,000 hotel rooms …
September 3, 2024
Northeast LouisianaExperienceRuston.com; @RustonCVB
The Lincoln Parish Library Events Center features 12,415 square feet of space, accommodating up to 675 guests in its largest room. The library also has a 340-
seat auditorium.
Louisiana Tech University’s Davison Athletics Complex can accommodate up to 425 guests for …
September 3, 2024
Northeast Louisiana
Monroe-WestMonroe.org;@DiscoverMonroeWestMonroe
Located just off Interstate 20, Monroe Civic Center consists of four venues: a convention center offering more than 22,000 square feet of event space; a multipurpose arena with 44,000 square feet of exhibit space; a performing arts theatre seating more than 2,200 people; …
September 3, 2024
NorthshoreVisitTheNorthshore.com; @LANorthshore
Mandeville’s Pelican Park Castine Center has an arena with 28,000 square feet of subdividable space. Slidell’s Harbor Center boasts 18,000 square feet of convertible space and can seat up to 2,000 people theater style. Flexible walls create seven other configurations for smaller events. Old …
September 3, 2024
Greater New Orleans AreaLARiverParishes.com; @LARiverParishes
Louisiana’s River Parishes region sits along the Mississippi River, between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. It consists of the parishes of St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, and St. James. The area features the historic River Road and has several architecturally …
September 3, 2024
Greater New Orleans AreaNewOrleansAndCo; @NewOrleansAndCo
Famous for its “joie de vivre, or “joy of life,” approach to life, New Orleans still takes its event-hosting responsibilities very seriously.
“New Orleans is built to host. We have a walkable downtown with four million square feet of event space, more than 26,000 …
September 3, 2024
Greater New Orleans AreaVisitKenner.us; @VisitKenner
VisitJeffersonParish.com; @VisitJeffersonParish
The Jefferson Parish seat is Gretna, and the largest incorporated city is Kenner, home to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Venues include Kenner’s Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center, with approximately 75,000 square feet of …
September 3, 2024
Central Louisiana
Natchitoches.com; @NatchitochesTourism
Established in 1714 as Louisiana’s first French colonial settlement, charming Natchitoches offers excellent venue options without sacrificing its easygoing small-town ambiance. Natchitoches Events Center, in the city’s historic district, features 40,000 square feet of event space. Its largest space, …
