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Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival Seeks Creative Designs

Winning artwork to be featured on 2026 festival poster and t-shirt

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to Visit Great Raft Brewing in Shreveport

The iconic hot dog-shaped vehicle will make an appearance at the local brewery on February 21.

Upcoming Events in Avoyelles Parish

Free gospel concert, Christian music trio performance, and community meeting on carbon capture projects

Live at the Lakefront Moves to New Location in Lake Charles

The annual music festival will be a one-day event this year on the lawn between Crying Eagle Lakefront and Port Wonder.

Festival International de Louisiane Announces 40th Anniversary Music Lineup

The 2026 festival will feature a diverse array of global artists to celebrate four decades of the event.

TCU Student Crowned Queen of Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Kelsey Grace French, a finance major and Tri Delt sorority member, will reign as the 2026 Queen of Carnival.

Essence Fest Organizers Accused of Missing Payments to Convention Center

Organizers allegedly owe $406,000 to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans

Krewe of Orion Celebrates 27th Annual Parade and Masquerade

Parade featured 'Famous Hollywood Faces' theme around Baton Rouge's River Center

Krewe Du Roi hosts 'Deep Sea'-themed Mardi Gras ball

Louisiana krewe celebrates 61st annual event in Plaquemine

Award-Winning Journalist Soledad O'Brien Joins Mardi Gras Krewe of Muses

O'Brien will ride atop a 20-foot bedazzled red shoe float, tossing out decorated high heels to parade-goers.

Shreveport's Red River Revel Arts Festival Seeks Local Talent for 50th Anniversary

Applications now open for music, performing arts, and more to perform at the landmark event

TikTok Food Critic Keith Lee Announces Lineup for FamiLee Day Festival in New Orleans

The inaugural event will feature food, music, carnival rides, and a family obstacle course.