TIS THE SEASON, Y’ALL! As our community continues to focus on rebuilding efforts, this upcoming holiday season is a time to uplift and encourage one another. The Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will be a public donation location for toys, kicking off on Monday, October 18 and running through December 3rd. The mission behind…
Below is the latest information and resources for residents and visitors following Hurricane Ida. The Houma Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will continue to monitor recovery efforts and will provide updated information as it becomes available. [Updated Saturday, September 4th at 11:30 AM CT] LATEST NEWS & UPDATES FOR TERREBONNE PARISH RE-ENTRY: There…
NTTW 2021: The Power of Travel from U.S. Travel on Vimeo. Louisiana’s Bayou Country Is the Power of Travel National Travel and Tourism Week 2021 (May 2-8) spotlights the collective strength of the U.S. travel industry. This National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), there is more reason than ever to celebrate the collective strength of the U.S. travel and…
After closing due to the pandemic, Finding Our Roots Museum is proudly re-opening to the public to continue their mission of showcasing history through preserved artifacts and extensive research. On Saturday, April 24th, 2021, the museum will unveil the new “Blood, Sweat, And Tears” Exhibit, with free admission on this day only! The captivating new…
White Boot Stroll – May 15 The White Boot Stroll is the second new event coming to the greater Houma area this spring. Put on by the Bayou Regional Arts Council, the Houma Downtown Development Corporation, and our team here at the Houma Area CVB, this event celebrates the best of Terrebonne Parish’s arts and…
Something special happens in Louisiana around the end of February every year. And no, it’s not Mardi Gras. In fact, this phenomenon only really kicks in once Carnival Season is over. You’ll hear people talking about it at the doctor’s office, the hair salon, in the carpool lane – everywhere. Where are people getting…
In Louisiana’s Bayou Country, crawfish is more than just a local delicacy; it is a way of life! Local residents and travelers anxiously await crawfish season while local seafood outlet owners begin preparing for the influx of orders that come. The aroma of seasonings begins to fill the air, as crawfish boils are a tradition…
SHRIMP LIFE, BOOT UP AND BUY LOCAL! May 10th is National Shrimp Day! And in south Louisiana shrimp isn’t just an ingredient we use in Cajun cooking; it’s a way of life representing an industry that supports businesses and families up and down the bayou in Terrebonne parish. Our shrimp game is strong in Bayou…
In Louisiana’s Bayou Country, we are celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week which is held the week of May 3rd through 9th. This year’s theme, the “Spirit of Travel”, permeates through our hotels, small businesses, restaurants, unique landmarks, and attractions. Here at the Houma Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, we thank our resilient, hard-working, and…
A SMALL SAMPLING OF COMMON CAJUN WORDS Start with French, add in a little Acadian French, convert it all into English then throw a bit Acadian French back in, and you begin to get the idea of how our colorful words came into being. Below is just a small sampling of some of our more…
