Mandeville's "Krewe of Eve" Parade, Covington's "Krewe of Olympia" parade & the "Krewe of Orpheus" parade in New Orleans.

The Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour. 8pm at the New Orleans Arena.

Celebrate Mardi Gras in The Big Easy.

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Covington. 

Premier Scrapbooking Event in Mandeville at the Castine Center.

Cheer on your favorite basketball team during the tournaments. In Madisonville.

Watch college basketball at its best!  In New Orleans.

Have fun at the largest free festival in the state. In Ponchatoula.

For 38 years, Greece on the Bayou has served as a Greek cultural festival in New Orleans.

Listen to great Jazz music, food and crafts during the festival. In New Orleans.

Discover the best food and wine in New Orleans. Don’t miss this premier foodie event, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2012.

At the Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville.

A celebration of contemporary African-American music and culture, the annual Essence Music Festival, in New Orleans.

At Pelican Park in Mandeville.

At Pelican Park in Mandeville.

Mardi Gras Day in Eunice includes a variety of family events and activities downtown while the Courir is parading through the Prairie.

Mardi Gras in Downtown Crowley at the City Hall.

Gonzales Roughstock Shootout - Bull Riding, Bucking Broncos and Barrel Racing 7 - 9pm.

Repticon presents an exciting Reptile Show – Sat. 10am5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. In Gonzales.

The 32nd Annual Louisiana Sportsmen's Show is Louisiana's original sport fishing, hunting and boat show. In Gonzales.

Featuring native crafts, exhibits, live music, parade, antiques, food booths and arts and crafts. In Washington.

Celebrate the 26th Festival International de Louisiane in historic Downtown Lafayette.

Car show and crawfish cook off, in Rayne.

The 44th Annual Jambalaya Festival is one of the largest festivals in the state. In Gonzales.

Join in the fun during this festival weekend highlighting the city's great spices and music.

Festival fun in Rayne.

Join in the festival fun in Ville Platte.

Music festival featuring the finest in Swamp Pop & South Louisiana Music benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In Gonzales.

Delicious barbecue is just one of the Southwest Louisiana treats you will find at the Carlyss Cajun Bons Temps Festival. In Carlyss.

Fun times in Sulphur.

A re-enactment of the mid-evil knights fighting the sevendreaded enemies of Cotton. In Ville Platte.

Swashbuckling. This delightful and clever re-telling of the famous legends, surrounding the hero-thief Robin. In Ruston.

On the Louisiana Tech Campus, in Ruston.

At the Louisiana Tech Campus in Ruston.

Petty has made a striking impression on New York's Theatre District, by his amazing acting ability. In Ruston.

Come celebrate Scottish culture and heritage through living history exhibits, Scottish cattle herding. In Minden.

Celebrate sweet potatoes at this Oak Grove festival.

Hands on Art experiences. In Minden.

At the Ruston Community Theatreas part of the Gale and Lucy Chumley Musical Series.

 At the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe.

Music, arts and crafts, kids' events, food, 5K and tennis tournament, rodeo and parade in historic downtown Ruston.

Enjoy everything watermelon in Farmerville.

Fun fall festival in Dubach.

At the historic Germantown Colony Museum, featuring live music, crafts and food for the entire family. In Minden.

Commemorates President Theodore Roosevelt's successful 1907 hunting expedition into Madison Parish. In Tallulah.

Art, antiques and food. In Minden.

Among the nation's premier Flamenco and Spanish dance companies, Flamenco Vivo upholds the purity of this dance. In Baton Rouge.

Professional artists lead classes and workshops in sketching, painting, pottery, music, film. In Baton Rouge.

An all day event in New Roads. Festivities include Antique Cars, Trucks, Food, Music, Arts, & Crafts, and Antique Shopping.

A unique country fair featuring live music, food, carnival rides, Jambalaya Cook-Off, and more. In New Roads.

At the Louisiana State Penitentiary, in Angola.

Have fun during this spring festival in LaPlace.

In Downtown Baton Rouge.

In Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.

Sponsored by LSU, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President's Office and the Baton Rouge Area.

Friday night speaker and wine and cheese. Saturday biologist will band Hummingbirds. In St. Francisville.

Enjoy the end of summer while strolling our small town streets, shopping, eating and enjoying the music. In St. Francisville.

Saturday State Championship BBQ Contest, come taste the best BBQ in the South, live music and more. In Port Allen.

We have many family events including a talent contest, spelling bee, art contest, balloon rides, carnival rides, pony rides. In Baker.

Celebrate fall in the antique district in Denham Springs.

Family friendly night time parade, super floats, lots of throws, marching bands. In Natchitoches.

A series of five free concerts for their 2011-2012 performance schedule. In Leesville.

This event is a quality arts and craft show and sale held at the Rapides Parish Coliseum Expo in Alexandria.

Also known as the Festival of Flowers, the spring festival in Forest Hill celebrates and promotes the nurseries and planting season.

Displaying a collection of more than 3,000 dolls from around the world. Admission is free. In DeRidder.

Festival fun at the Yellow Bayou Park in Simmesport.

The 36th Annual MayFest Arts & Crafts Festival will be held in the Downtown Leesville Historic District on May 6th and 7th.

Mixes great cajun food, good times and music with cochon de lait to create an unforgettable experience. In Mansura.

A three day fun filled festival with something for everyone and no gate fees. In Bunkie.

We celebrate the taste of the season with the Beauregard Watermelon Festival every year.

Live entertainment begins at 6 p.m. with fireworks over the Cane River Lake, food vendors, in the Historic District of Natchitoches.

Multi cultural celebration of heritage and folk art. Food, Cajun music and dancing, demos, exhibits inside A/C Prather Coliseum.

Friday events include Zydeco music, motorcycle games and Zydeco dance off. Saturday begins with a poker run through Natchitoches Parish.

300+acres for people to come out and relax, ride in the mud, fish, or even catch a concert or two. In Colfax.

Heritage celebration with food, music, children's activities, parade and trail ride along Louisiana Trails. In Goldonna.