Memorial Day Ceremony (presented by St. Landry Parish Memorial Park)
When: Monday, May 29, 2023
Time: 10:30 A.M.
Where: Yambilee Building
Seasonal Information
BASS Tournament at Grand Ecore
The 2023 BASS Tournament at Grand Ecore committee is expecting 240 boats for the College Division, and 200 boats for the High School/Junior Division.
Happy Easter
Happy Easter from St. Landry Now!
Port Barre PD Hosting Law for Paws Spring Event April 15th.
The Port Barre Police Department is hosting its annual Law for Paws Spring event on Saturday, April 15th. It will be a family fun day with great food and activities for all to enjoy and it’s all for a great cause!
Azaleas Decorate The Approach Of Opelousas Springtime
It’s been often said that Opelousas appears most well-dressed and picturesque during the beginning of spring.
Hollywood and Mardi Gras Collide At Delta Grand
It almost seemed appropriate that brightness from a full moon shone unmistakably Saturday night as Hollywood visited Mardi Gras at the Delta Grand.
Find Your Family Fun® in Acadia-St Landry
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to get the latest information of what is happening in and around St. Landry Parish from Acadia and St. Landry Macaroni KID
Jacob L. Jarrell To Reign as 2023 King Imperial IV
The Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association is pleased to announce who will reign over our 2023 Mardi Gras Festivities as King Imperial IV, Mr. Jacob L. Jarrell.
Judge Ledricka Johnson Thierry To Reign As Queen Lily IV.
The Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association is pleased to announce who will reign over our 2023 Mardi Gras Festivities as Queen Lily IV, Judge Ledricka Johnson Thierry.
Christmas Described in 1881
Tomorrow is Christmas! A day of joy as all of the Christian faith celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Here is what Austin D. Williams, Publisher of the St. Landry Democrat newspaper thought about Christmas one hundred and forty one years ago today in Opelousas
Parish Veterans Families Remembered With Wreaths Presentations
Christmas wreaths were presented to Gold Star family members and St. Landry Parish municipalities as part of the annual Wreaths Across America program held during a series of presentations Friday at the Veterans Memorial.
EUNICE CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its annual Christmas Parade of Lights, taking place on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 6 PM.
2022 Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade
It was lights, sirens, floats, dancers, music, Santa and fun as the 2022 Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade rolled through downtown Opelousas last Thursday night.
Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry Holiday Light Displays
Find local holiday light displays plus a free printable scavenger hunt!
NUNU Enters Evangeline Downs Wreath of Hope Contest
A finished wreath, shaped and decorated by more than 15 NUNU Arts and Culture Collective members, has been entered into the Evangeline Downs Christmas Wreath of Hope contest.
CASA’s Kid Toy Drive Continues
The CASA’s Kid Toy Drive continues through December 12th.
FORMER NEW ORLEANS SAINTS PLAYER AND RECENT SAINTS HALL OF INDUCTEE DEVERY HENDERSON TO LEAD OPELOUSAS CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE ON DEC 8TH
The City of Opelousas is pleased to announce that former New Orleans Saints player and recent Saints Hall of Fame inductee, Devery Henderson, will serve as this year’s Parade Marshal for the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade.Â
Happy Thanksgiving from St. Landry Now
Happy Thanksgiving from St. Landry Now!
TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH IN OPELOUSAS
The City of Opelousas will offer a fun spook-tacular Halloween experience with a fun Trick or Treat Trail scheduled for Saturday, October 29th, from 4- 6 p.m. at South City Park. The event will utilize the one -mile walking trail at South Park, which is located at 1524 S. Market Street in Opelousas, Louisiana. Â
Pumpkins for Fall Available in Opelousas
Don’t forget to pick up your fall pumpkins at the Episcopal Church on Union Street in Opelousas. Just look for the beautiful display. drive down the boulevard and take home a few.
Happy Labor Day — How It All Began
Did you know the United States did not have a Labor Day holiday until the late 1800s? Â This is how it all began.
World Photography Day – August 19, 2022
World Photography Day – August 19, 2022.
St. Landry Now Supports St. Landry Parish Football in 2022 – YOU CAN TOO
Editor Bobby Ardoin and photographer Freddie Herpin have a combined 85 years of experience covering St. Landry Parish football. That experience coverage is available with preseason and regular season stories. St. Landry Now can help you support your local team. Read more to see how.
Father’s Day – A Day to Celebrate and Remember Dad
Happy Father’s Day! from St. Landry Now. How it all began.
Memorial Day Ceremonies Honor St. Landry War Dead
Bells rang ominously Monday for St. Landry soldiers from more than a century of combat, while symbolic rifle salutes were followed by the lonesome notes of a lone bugle that played taps in somber fashion across the vast expanse of the Veterans Memorial complex.
May 1-7 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week
This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, and Cleco is asking customers to prepare before the storm season starts.
Tidbits of History – Mardi Gras in Louisiana
Mardi Gras, that rowdy celebration, has been riding piggyback on the Catholic Church’s Lenten celebration for almost 2,000 years.
Le Vieux Village Christmas Lights
LeVieux Village lit up for the Christmas holidays.
Christmas Toy Drive
The Elbert Guillory Family Toy Drive help Saturday in Opelousas.
Elbert Guillory Family Toy Drive
Elbert Guillory decided 31 years ago that it was also best to donate at Christmas and he and his family have not stopped giving ever since.
Music St. Landry – St. Landry Tourism
From the St. Landry Parish Tourist Information Center comes this weekend schedule for Music in St. Landry.
Sunset Library Club Christmas Tea
Members of the Armand Brinkhaus Library Club in Sunset, LA celebrated the holiday season with their annual Christmas Tea held on Wednesday, December 8th.
Christmas Parade
With so many spectators wearing shorts and t-shirts, it might have seemed as though Landry Street was hosting a summer parade.
Breaking News – Christmas Parade tonight
The 2021 Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade is all set to roll through downtown Opelousas at 6PM tonight. Parade starts at the east entrance to the city near Le Vieux Village and continued down Landry Street ending at the Yambilee Festival grounds on the west side of town
Washington Church to Host Advent Mission
Mark your calendars and make sure to join us for a three night mission starting Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. and ending Wednesday, December 15th.
Immaculate Conception Church to host BREVE’s Christmas Concert
The general public is invited to enjoy the BREVE’s Christmas Concert set for Sunday, December 12th, at 6:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, LA, hosted by the Washington Garden Club.
Christmas In Washington set for this Saturday in the Steamboat Town
Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 11, 2021, for Christmas in Washington.
Opelousas Christmas Decorating Contest – Businesses can win $500.00 Cash Prize!
Decorate you business in the most holiday fashion for a chance to win. Register now through December 8th. Winner will be announced December 15th.
A Memory of Christmas Past in Old Opelousas – 1972 Christmas Parade
As we get ready to celebrate Christmas in 2021, and with the annual Christmas parade about ready to roll, I was thinking back to a past holiday season – Christmas of 1972.
Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade Schedule for December 9th
The City of Opelousas is pleased to announce that the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade will roll through downtown on Thursday, December 9th, at 6 p.m.Â
