St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission Board Vacancies
An opportunity to serve on the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commissionis available. The commission is a political subdivision of the state that works with local accommodations, attractions, restaurants, and other industry partners to promote the heritage and culture of the parish. As a board volunteer, you’d meet with the other commissioners on the second Wednesday of the month at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center to review policy, finances, and programming. Get your applications to Council Clerk Sherrell Jordon at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse. You’ll need a background check (which can be done for free at the Parish Jail across the street if you bring in your application), your driver’s license, and the application itself. Their hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm. Try to get your applications in before the end of January.Download an ApplicationLearn More about the Commission
Industry Updates
2024 Annual ReportCheck out what we were up to in 2024 including data about festival attendance, overnight stays, and visits to our local attractions.Download the Report
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center ReopeningOn February 28th, the long-awaited reopening of the Jean Lafitte Prairie Acadian Culture Center will kick off the Eunice Mardi Gras events that night. Stop by to witness this event and take part in the famous Eunice Mardi Gras festival.
Opelousas Museum New WebsiteThe Opelousas Museum debuted a new website this month with help from our marketing grant. Now, you can stay up to date on events happening at the museum and learn all about the new exhibits, genealogy resources, and more at OpelousasMuseum.org.Visit the New Website
New StickersLast year, Hannah Gumbo designed some incredible stickers for us. 2025 marks Clifton Chenier’s 100th birthday. Stop by the center to pick up a sticker commemorating the King of Zydeco. Stay tuned for events in 2025 celebrating this legend.
SLPTC Marketing Grant Recipients
Congratulations to these St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission Marketing Grant recipients in 2024.
Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage WeekWorld Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-offFestival of WordsLA Orphan Train MuseumNUNU’sOpelousas MuseumSisters of the Hunt ExhibitSweet Dough Pie FestivalTown of WashingtonWashington Community FestivalZydeco Festival
Check out our grant program to see if your event or project qualifies.
Visit our websiteSt. Landry Parish – It’s Gumbo for Your Soul!The St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission is the official destination marketing organization responsible for promoting tourism within the parish.
