Hoppin’ Down the Bayou Trail

Down here in Louisiana’s Bayou Country, Easter ain’t just a Sunday, it’s a whole season of joy, ya know? We start off with our big ole Easter egg hunts, where them little ones scamper ’round like crawfish on hot sand, searchin’ for them brightly colored treasures. Then, there’s the blessin’ of the boats, a sight to behold, where every vessel from shrimp boats to pirogues gets a sprinkle for safe journeys and bountiful catches. And don’t get me started on the food, sha! We got tables laden with crawfish étouffée, jambalaya and shrimp, all shared with a side of warm laughter and tall tales. Easter in the Bayou, it’s a time for gatherin’, for reflectin’, and for celebratin’ life’s blessin’s, the way only we Cajuns know how.

Make your way down the bunny trail with these upcoming Easter-themed events in Bayou Country.

Spring Fest Egg-Stravaganza | Saturday, March 9

Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, March 16

9th Annual Easter Eggstravangaza | Saturday, March 23

Living Word Church Easter Candy Hunt | Saturday, March 30

Bayou Blue Recreation’s Annual Spring Fling | Saturday, March 30

Annual Dulac Boat Blessing | Saturday, April 7