FESTIVALS

Folks in southern Louisiana are big on fun! As a result, Houma has one of the largest schedules of festivals, fairs, fêtes, fais do-dos, rodeos, music festivals, cultural events, sporting tournaments, and Mardi Gras events in the region.

Make plans to join us for one (or more!) of our many annual events:

January: Weenie Spaghetti Cookoff Festival

February and MarchMardi Gras in Houma with over a dozen parades featuring colorful floats and costumes, marching bands, and trinkets for all onlookers. Bayou Terrebonne Boucherie , Houma – Terrebonne Irish Italian Parade

April: Pirates and Boots Festival , Ladybug Ball Festival, Twin Fest Louisiana ,

May: May the 4th be With You; Oilman’s Fishing Invitational; Louisiana Blackberry Festival , May the 4th be with You

June: Krewe of Terreanians Fishing Rodeo

July: Independence Day Parade, Good Earth 4th of July Festival

August: Terrebonne Sportsman League Fishing Rodeo; Cleopatra Fishing Rodeo

September: Hero Fest; Big Band Bash; Best of the Bayou Festival

October: Bayou Arts Fest; Rougarou Festival; Boo on the Bayou , Bayou Dularge Cajun Fair; Maw Maw Walker; Oktoberfest

November: Southdown Marketplace Arts and Crafts Festival; Elks Duck Derby Community Festival

December: Houma Christmas Festival and Parade; Ala Bayou Terrebonne Christmas Boat Parade

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