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Louisiana Pokéfest Summer Show – This June!
Get ready, Southwest Louisiana! The Louisiana Pokéfest Summer Show is back, and it’s quickly becoming the region’s premier destination for trading card enthusiasts, collectors, and families looking for a weekend of fun.Whether you’re hunting for that elusive vintage holographic, looking to trade…
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Arts & Theatre
Poetry events aren’t all they are cracked up to be
they call it poetry like it’s something rare.like it belongs to professors or dead men. it’s not. it’s a few people in a roomholding paper, or a phone, or nothing at allsaying the thing they couldn’t say earlierwithout choking on it. no heroes.no saviors.nothing polished enough to impress your…
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Music & Festivals
Celebrating Music & Community: Be Moore Fest 2026
March 7th, 2026, downtown Lake Charles was transformed into a vibrant celebration of life and music at the Sixth Annual Be Moore Fest. Numerous area musicians and bands joined together to play and remember Brian Moore and his musical contributions to our community. Check out the photos below!…
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Paws, Prancing, and Costumes: The 2026 Krewe of Barkus Parade
While the big floats get a lot of the glory, the real “top dogs” of Mardi Gras took over Downtown Lake Charles this past Saturday. The Krewe of Barkus Parade officially rolled (and trotted) through the streets, proving once again that you don’t need a massive tractor to put on a spectacular…
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Stirring Up Tradition: The 2026 Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-off
There is no “true” Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras without a bowl of hot gumbo in one hand and a parade bead in the other. Saturday, February 14th, the Lake Charles Event Center Amphitheater transforms into the ultimate outdoor kitchen for the annual Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-off. Part of the larger…
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Glow into 2026 Lake Charles New Year’s Eve Celebration
The City of Lake Charles invites the community to ring in the New Year with an unforgettable night of music, lights, and immersive experiences. Glow into 2026 is a free New Year’s Eve celebration happening on Wednesday, December 31, from 8:00 PM to midnight in Downtown Lake Charles along Pujo…
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Music & Festivals
Chuck Fest 2025
Chuck Fest 2025: A Celebration of Local Music, Art, and Community Downtown Lake Charles came alive once again as Chuck Fest 2025 brought together thousands of locals and visitors for a day filled with music, art, food, and community spirit. Artists, food trucks, and vendors displayed their…
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Walking Parade at Light up the Lake
City of Lake Charles Invites Groups to Join Christmas Walking Parade at Light up the Lake The magic of the holiday season is coming to Lake Charles for the annual Light Up the Lake Christmas Celebration. We are calling on local dance teams, marching bands, theater groups, community organizations…
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Arts & Theatre
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Comes Alive
Presented by the Lake Charles Symphony:$25.00 – $70.00 (2 ticket special) including fees Come Early for the Fun! Join us for an exciting collaboration with the Arts Council and Central School before the concert begins. Starting at 6:00 p.m., guests can enjoy a vibrant evening filled with: And…
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Witch’s Brunch & Bingo
Grab your ghoul-friends and join us at the Witch’s Brunch & Bingo on Saturday, October 25 at the Beautiful, Newly Reopened Greywood Clubhouse. Witch hats are required, with contest prizes for Best Hat, Best Costume, and Most Cackling Witch—all to benefit the Lake Charles Symphony! Join us for…
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