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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Men dressed as British soldiers from the 1815 Battle of New Orleans shoot muskets at Chalmette Battlefield.
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
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Barataria Preserve

  • Trails closed: The Ring Levee TrailĀ is closed. All other trails are open.
  • Waterways: Many waterways are currently impassable due to heavy growth of aquatic vegetation. Before you canoe or kayak the preserve, call the visitor center at 504-689-3690 ext. 10 to find out about waterway conditions.

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Cajun band performs at the Liberty Theater.

Did You Know?
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center takes to the airwaves every Saturday night, sponsoring Rendez-vous des Cajuns at the Liberty Theater right next door to the center in Eunice. The live show of Cajun and zydeco music is locally known as "the Cajun Grand Old Opry" and broadcasts at www.krvs.org

Last Updated: November 23, 2011 at 12:15 MST