Parishes in the Greater New Orleans Area
Orleans Parish: Located between the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River, Orleans Parish is analogous with New Orleans, a metropolitan city with an eclectic nightlife, upbeat live-music scene and delicious southern cuisine ranging from mild to spicy flavors and, of course, Mardi Gras celebrations, parties and events.
St. Tammany Parish: About 20 miles from exciting New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish can be experienced from the nightlife side of NOLA, or one can pick more leisurely activities like biking, hiking, walking or running on the Tammany Trace Trail which connects five communities from Covington to Slidell.
Plaquemines Parish: Bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and parallel to the Mississippi River, Plaquemines Parish offers many activities for visitors including numerous events and festivals including the South Pass Tarpon Rodeo and the Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival.
St. Bernard Parish: This parish is one of Louisiana’s original nineteen parishes that French colonists named “Land of Oxen.” St. Bernard is also a historic battleground for the 1815 Battle of New Orleans fought between the American Army and a British invasion force.
Jefferson Parish: Named in honor of the United States’ third president, Thomas Jefferson, the Jefferson Parish can partake in many activities including a marshland excursion at Jean Lafitte National Park or Grand Isle on the Gulf of Mexico for some of the best fishing in the world.
St. Charles Parish: Comprised of the German coast, terrain that’s part of the Mississippi River above New Orleans, St. Charles Parish was originally part of the twelve “Territory of Orleans” created in 1805. Here, one can enjoy man seafood-related fairs and festivals including the Louisiana Catfish Festival in Des Allemands.
St. James Parish: Alongside St. Bernard Parish, St. James also lays claim to being on of Louisiana’s original nineteen parishes. St. James is known for its “Bonfires on the Levee”, a Louisiana Christmas tradition where bonfires are erected along the Mississippi River to light the way for “Papa Noel”, the Cajun Santa Claus.
St. John Parish: This parish is one of the oldest settlements in the Louisiana Purchase region and is home to the oldest operating sugar cane refinery in the nation. Partake in annual festivities and celebrations such as the Andouille Festival and the Timbermill Museum Festival, both held in October.
Tangipahoa Parish: Thanks to St. Helena, St. Tammany, Livingston and Washington Parishes, Tangipahoa Parish was able to be formed from parts of their territory. When early Italian immigrants settled here, they introduced strawberries, earning Hammond (a city within this parish) the title of “Strawberry Capital of the World.” In combination with this title, there is an annual Strawberry Festival dedicated to the succulent, bright-red fruit.
Washington Parish: Famously named after our nation’s first leader, George Washington, the rural area is home to exciting celebrations like Mardi Gras, The Watermelon Festival, The Spring and Fall Festival in the Park and many others. If you’re a history buff, you’ll definitely want to visit the Musuem of Ancient Indian Culture located in Cassidy Park in Bogalusa.
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