Events

🌟 Market in the Park – Jesuit Bend 🌟
📍 Jesuit Bend Park
12888 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
👥 Hosted by: Market in the Park, Christina Lott Becnel & Nicole Becnel Darbonne

✨ Event Highlights:
🎨 Kid-friendly activities
🚚 Delicious eats from local food trucks
🎵 Live DJ music
🛍️ Shopping with local vendors
✨ And more to come!

Details:
This family-friendly, community event is open to the public. Come enjoy a fun-filled day outdoors, shop local, and spend time with friends and neighbors in the heart of Jesuit Bend.

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Friday, November 15, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Percy Griffin Community Center

Join us for a Thanksgiving celebration honoring our senior citizens! Enjoy a festive meal, great company, and holiday cheer.

Hosted by:

• Prominent Youth Foundation
• Arts, Parks, and Recreation
• Afterdark Softball Team
• Krewe of Pyros

Everyone is welcome — come celebrate with our community!

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Saturday, November 15, 2025
Starting at 12:00 PM
The Who Dat Bar

Fuel your stomach with good food and great vibes!

No cost — just show up and enjoy a hot meal.

Sponsored by:

• The Who Dat Bar & Friends

Spread the word and bring your friends and neighbors!

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Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Giveaway

Hosted by: Bethlehem Baptist Church & ForFigs Baptist Convention
Saturday, NOV 15, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite, LA 70040

Details:

• Free turkey baskets — first come, first served until supplies last
• One basket per family; a family member must be present
• Giveaway open to residents of Plaquemines & St. Bernard Parishes

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a helping hand from your community!

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Hosted by: Greater Macedonia Baptist Church
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2025 | 9:00 AM
Location: Port Sulphur YMCA

Details:

• Free turkeys — one per household
• Must be present to receive a turkey — first come, first served
• Limited supply, no holds

Start your Thanksgiving with a free turkey from your community!

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Fall Family Movie Night
Friday, November 21st
6:30 p.m.
333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd
(Plaquemines Parish Festival Grounds)

Free Entry & Popcorn

Free Meal with Each Non-Perishable Food Item Donated
Additional Food & Drinks Available for Purchase
Free Raffles!

Bring your chairs, blankets, and family for a fun night under the stars!

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Date: Friday, November 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM
Location: Historic Fort Jackson

Details:

• Help us clean up and maintain Historic Fort Jackson!
• Bring your lawnmowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, and other cleanup tools.
• Drinks, snacks, hotdogs, and chili will be provided.

Join us in keeping this historic landmark beautiful and welcoming for all!

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Plaquemines Parish Christmas Parade

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Starts at 4:00 p.m.

Get into the holiday spirit and join us for the annual Plaquemines Parish Christmas Parade!
The parade will begin on Main Street and conclude at the Plaquemines Parish Government Complex on F. Edward Hébert Boulevard, where the fun continues with a festive Christmas Light Ceremony.

�Want to participate in the parade?
Download the Parade Entry Form and email your completed form to plaqcdg@gmail.com.

For more information, contact:
Michael Boudreaux
�504-329-2124
�plaqcdg@gmail.com

Let’s come together as a community to kick off the holiday season with joy, lights, and cheer!

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📅 Dates: December 5-7, 2025

📍 Location: Historic Fort Jackson, Buras, LA (off Highway 23, 65 miles south of Gretna)

Carnival and Entertainment Schedule: (TBA)

• Friday: Carnival open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: Festival open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday: Festival open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Celebrate the 79th year of Plaquemines Parish’s citrus heritage at the Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival! This three-day festival honors the rich history of citrus farming in the area and showcases the local bounty with a variety of exciting activities.

Festival Highlights:

• Live Music: Enjoy performances from local and regional artists.
• Local Food: Savor delicious dishes featuring local ingredients.
• Family Activities: Fun for all ages with engaging activities for kids and adults alike.
• Civil War Reenactments: Experience history with live reenactments.
• Carnival Rides: Enjoy classic rides and games for the whole family.

Contests: Show off your skills in a range of fun contests including:

• Kumquat Stuffing
• Orange Eating
• Orange Peeling
• Duck Calling
• Shrimp De-Heading
• Catfish Skinning
• Oyster Shucking

Location:
The festival takes place at historic Fort Jackson, located off Highway 23 in Buras, LA, just 65 miles south of Gretna.

More Information:
For additional details and updates, visit: www.orangefestival.com

Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of citrus heritage and community spirit!

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‍Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival

Saturday, December 13, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Belle Chasse Auditorium
8398 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037

It’s that time of year again! Venture Global invites you to our annual Christmas Gift Give Away — a joyful holiday event for all children of Plaquemines Parish!

Bring the kids out for a morning filled with holiday cheer, including:
�Pictures with Santa
�Free Toys for All Ages
�Refreshments
And more festive fun!

Open to all children of Plaquemines Parish — we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

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🌟 Market in the Park – Jesuit Bend 🌟
📍 Jesuit Bend Park
12888 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
📅 Saturday, December 20, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
👥 Hosted by: Market in the Park, Christina Lott Becnel & Nicole Becnel Darbonne

✨ Event Highlights:
🎨 Kid-friendly activities
🚚 Delicious eats from local food trucks
🎵 Live DJ music
🛍️ Shopping with local vendors
✨ And more to come!

Details:
This family-friendly, community event is open to the public. Come enjoy a fun-filled day outdoors, shop local, and spend time with friends and neighbors in the heart of Jesuit Bend.

🎄 Christmas in the Park ✨
📍 Jesuit Bend Park
12888 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
📅 Saturday, December 20, 2025

🛍️ Market: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎅 Activities: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🎁 Free Admission • Donations Welcome

Celebrate the season with festive fun for the whole family! Enjoy holiday shopping with local vendors, activities for kids, and Christmas cheer throughout the park. 🌟🎶

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Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: BCHS Gym
Ages: 3–13
Cost: $50 per camper (includes hot dog, chips, and drink)

Activities Include:

• Arts & crafts
• Games
• S’mores
• Hot chocolate bar

Registration:

• Deadline: January 12, 2026
• Make checks payable to BCHS
• Questions/Sign-up: mroussell@ppsb.org | 504-595-6600

Don’t miss a fun-filled day of winter excitement!

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