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It's all about balance this year!🦞🎶🥾

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December 4, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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Love birdwatching? Gros Savanne Eco-Tours in the heart of the Creole Nature Trail in Louisiana has excellent opportunities!
Find out more info at my website
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January 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Happy Black History Month!

If you’re in the Lake Charles area, these are some events you can attend, and Black- owned businesses you can support this month. Shoutout to @visitlakecharles — more information on their website.
February 2, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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Saddle up for the Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo in Lake Charles!🤠

Now through Saturday, experience four nights of rodeo action, autograph sessions, a parade, entertainment + more!

🔗Full schedule of events: bit.ly/4hfKUSm

#VisitLakeCharles #LouisianasPlayground #SWLARodeo #Rodeo
January 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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How do you like your crawfish— spicy, extra juicy, or piled high with all the fixings? 🦞🔥 Crawfish season is here, and Lake Charles is serving it up fresh!

Plan your trip and find the best spots to dig in: visitlakecharles.org/crawfish

#VisitLakeCharles #LouisianasPlayground #Crawfish
March 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Step into a world of music, fashion, and rich traditions with two must-see Mardi Gras exhibits!

🎶 Sounds of the Sixties at Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center

👑 History of Mardi Gras at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum

#VisitLakeCharles #MardiGras
February 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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🎭💜💛💚 Laissez les bons temps rouler! Mardi Gras MAGIC is coming your way! See y’all soon for a weekend full of parades, food, & fun! 🎉

📅 FEB. 28 - MARCH 4
🔗 All events: swlamardigras.com

#LouisianasPlayground #VisitLakeCharles #MardiGras
February 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Rum Revival 2025 is bringing the ultimate rum & tequila experience to #VisitLakeCharles! 🌴🍹

🥂 Grand Tasting – April 5 @goldennuggetlc
🌊 Bubbles on the Beach – April 4
🍸 Cocktail Royale – Now through April 3

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March 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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We are beyond thrilled to celebrate Kaitlyn Gallegos, MBA, TMP, #VisitLakeCharles' Director of Global Sales, for being named one of the 2025 Next Gens by Groups Today Magazine!🎉

🔗Read more about Kaitlyn: groupstoday.com/profiles/202...
2025 Next Gen: Kaitlyn Gallegos
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January 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Celebrate #MardiGras in #VisitLakeCharles with a full day of family fun! 🎭

🎉 Mardi Gras Children’s Day – 11 AM-1 PM at the Event Center
💜 Children’s Day Parade – 3:30 PM
🚤 Lighted Boat Parade – 7 PM

More info: swlamardigras.com
March 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Lake Charles celebrates authenticity, community, and joy every season. 🏳️‍🌈✨

Discover how Pride thrives in Louisiana’s Playground by reading our blog below. Plus, don’t forget to save the date for SWLA Pride Con, June 27–29!

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Celebrate Pride in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Discover how to celebrate Pride in Lake Charles, Louisiana with this complete guide to SWLA Pride Con, drag shows, LGBTQ-owned businesses, and inclusive events happening year-round.
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June 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Celebrate summer in Lake Charles this July with fireworks, festivals, concerts, and baseball... your ultimate guide to fun is here!🎆⚾🎶

Plan your July adventure in #VisitLakeCharles 👇

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Top Activities and Things to Do in July in Lake Charles, LA
Celebrate Independence Day at Red, White, Blue and You! Then, get ready for the return of popular summer festivals this July in Lake Charles. From Cajun Music and Food Festival featuring exciting Caju...
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June 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Whether you’re catching beads at Mardi Gras parades or swooning over romantic Valentine’s Day carriage rides, #LouisianasPlayground is packed with excitement this month.🎭😍 Check out our top picks for February fun!👇
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Top Things to Do in February in Lake Charles, Louisiana
This February enjoy festive Mardi Gras events and parades, a thrilling installment of the Monster Truck Nitro tour, romantic dinners and "galentine" celebrations, and exciting casino entertainment hap...
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January 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Looking for the perfect memento from your Lake Charles adventure?🛍 From handmade art and Cajun goodies to vintage vinyl and custom hats, we’ve rounded up the Top Places to Shop for Souvenirs in #VisitLakeCharles. 🎨🎷

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Top Places to Shop for Souvenirs in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Discover the best places to shop for souvenirs in Lake Charles, Louisiana! From handmade crafts and local art to Cajun-inspired gifts and regional specialties, explore where to find meaningful memento...
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June 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Top Ways to Play this May in Lake Charles!🎉

Whether you're strolling the Spring Art Walk or grooving at Downtown at Sundown, Louisiana’s Playground is your go-to for unforgettable adventures this May. 👇

#VisitLakeCharles #LouisianasPlayground

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Top Activities and Things to Do in May in Lake Charles, LA
Enjoy exciting performances during Downtown at Sundown Concert Series, choose your favorite competitor at the Crying Eagle Annual Crawfish Boil and honor past and present veterans at the Avenue of Fla...
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May 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Who says you have to wait for the weekend to escape?☀

From waterfront sunsets to boudin-fueled adventures, this 3-day Lake Charles itinerary proves that adventure doesn’t wait for Friday. 👇

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Plan The Perfect 3-Day Getaway in Lake Charles
Experience some of the best of Lake Charles in just three days! Enjoy scenic outdoor adventures along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, savor delicious breakfast and brunch spots, and dive in...
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March 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Mardi Gras season in Lake Charles isn't just about parades and beads! From hot crawfish and crispy cracklins to fluffy beignets and sweet King Cake, this is the time to indulge in Southwest Louisiana’s best eats!🦞

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Your Guide to Popular Mardi Gras Food in Lake Charles
In Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras isn't just about the parades. The delicious cuisine plays a major role in the celebrations. Dishes like boudin, crawfish, and King Cake are enjoyed during Mardi Gras ...
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February 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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April in Lake Charles is blooming with music, flavors, and adventure!🌸🎶 From festivals like Rum Revival and This is Home Fest, live entertainment, and breathtaking wildflower trails—there’s no shortage of ways to play this spring. ⬇️ #VisitLakeCharles www.visitlakecharles.org/blog/post/to...
Top Things to Do This April in Lake Charles, LA
Plan your next adventure to Lake Charles this April and enjoy the beauty along the Creole Nature Trail-All American Road or attend exciting cultural festivals like Rum Revival, Louisiana Railroad Days...
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March 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Today marks a major milestone for #VisitLakeCharles and SWLA! We celebrated the ribbon cutting of Port Wonder, a family-friendly destination home to The Children’s Museum of SWLA and LDWF Nature & Science Center! Opening early April. 🥳 Read more below!

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Port Wonder Ribbon Cutting Marks a Major Milestone for Lake Charles’ Lakefront
Visit Lake Charles celebrates the ribbon cutting of Port Wonder, a dynamic new family-friendly destination on the lakefront. Opening in early April 2025, Port Wonder will feature the Children’s Museum...
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March 20, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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From the resilience of our community to the stunning revitalization of our lakefront, Lake Charles is entering a new golden era, and you're invited to be part of it.

🔗 Read the article in @nolanews.bsky.social by Chere Coen below. #VisitLakeCharles www.nola.com/entertainmen...
In a revitalized Lake Charles, here's what awaits visitors on land and water
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July 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Kyle Edmiston, CDME, president and CEO of #VisitLakeCharles, has been elected chair-elect of the 2025–26 Board of Directors for Destinations International, the global association for destination organizations.

Learn more: bit.ly/46Lwze1
July 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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New adventures await!☀️

Discover the all-new parks, water features, and attractions turning Louisiana’s Playground into your summer go-to. 👇

#VisitLakeCharles #LouisianasPlayground
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Where to Play in Southwest Louisiana
From aviation-themed adventures and Wild West escapades to thrilling waterparks that keep the whole crew cool, there’s never been a better time to pack up the kids and discover what’s new in Southwest...
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July 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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The sun’s out and so are we! ☀️ Kick off summer with a little lagniappe in Lake Charles… where good vibes, great food, and Gulf breezes await!

#FirstDayOfSummer #VisitLakeCharles
June 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM