Let’s Celebrate National Louisiana Day with Fun Facts

1. The state of Louisiana doesn’t have counties like every other state. It has parishes instead.
2. The legal system in Louisiana was influenced by the Spanish and French.
3. One of the world’s rarest animals is the white alligator. It can be found in Louisiana.
4. The Louisiana black bear is the official state mammal.
5. The official state bird is the brown pelican.
6. Famous people born in Louisiana include Reese Witherspoon, Tim McGraw, Bryant Gumbel, and Tyler Perry.
7. It is illegal to tie your alligator to a fire hydrant in Louisiana.
8. It is also illegal to make a phone call and then knowingly fail to hang the phone up.
9. There have been many movies filmed in Louisiana. A couple of them include Crazy in Alabama, Fight Club, and The Apostle.
10. Dolly Parton recorded her first single, Puppy Love, at the Goldband Records Studio in Lake Charles. She was thirteen years old at the time.
11. Voodoo continues to be widely practiced in New Orleans.
12. Louisiana’s state songs are You Are My Sunshine and Give Me Louisiana.
13. There are no national parks in the state.
14. There are fifty-four National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana. There is also one UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15. Bonnie and Clyde, the infamous criminal couple, were killed in Bienville Parish.
16. Tabasco Sauce was patented by the McIlhenny Company on Avery Island. This patent was one of the first in the state.
17. Antoine Amadie Peychaud invented what is considered the very first cocktail in the US. He invented the Sazerac cocktail in New Orleans in 1850.
18. Do you love to surprise your friends with pizza delivery without their knowledge? If you do that in Louisiana, you could be fined $500 according to local law!
19. Oh, and don’t steal an alligator in Louisiana, either. If you do, you could be jailed for ten years.

These are the fun facts I discovered for National Louisiana Day. You will find many others when you choose to take a family vacation in Louisiana!

So, are you ready to pack your bags and plan an exciting family vacation to celebrate National Louisiana Day?

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Let’s Celebrate National Gumbo Day

As I mentioned above, there are quite a few gumbo recipes to choose from. However, it is helpful to know gumbo is made using the following main ingredients:

• Flavorful stock
• Meat or shellfish
• Celery
• Bell peppers
• Onions
• A thickener like okra or file powder

You can leave the thickener out when you make your own gumbo. However, be prepared for a thinner soup-like dish.

If you want to make your own gumbo to hold you over until you can take a family vacation in Louisiana, you can. I recommend trying the Good New Orleans Creole Gumbo.

When it is time to plan your next family vacation, you may want to choose the time of year when gumbo festivals are in full swing in Louisiana. Most of the gumbo festivals are held in Louisiana during the months of October and November. However, you may find a gumbo festival at another time of the year.

Amazing Gumbo Festivals

Louisiana Gumbo Festival

The Louisiana Gumbo Festival is held in Chackbay. That area has been designated as the Gumbo Capital of Louisiana. This gumbo festival is held over the course of a few days every October. More than 500 gallons of gumbo are prepared for this festival. Other Cajun dishes like jambalaya are also available. When you are not eating, you may find yourself dancing to live music.

Tremé Gumbo Festival

The Tremé Gumbo Festival is one of the festivals that is held during the month of March. This is perfect if you cannot take a family vacation in the fall. This gumbo festival is held right outside the French Quarter. When you are not trying all the different types of gumbo, you may be exploring the Arts Market. Local musicians can also be heard throughout the area.

South Louisiana Blackpot Festival and Cookoff

This gumbo festival is held every October in the Acadian Village in Lafayette. This is an excellent festival to attend because you can try many different foods and vote for your favorites. Cajun bands can be heard performing, along with many other live musicians.

World Championship Gumbo Cookoff

Imagine watching more than 100 teams cook up their favorite gumbo recipes. It would be a tasty and aromatic experience, right?? Well, you can actually do this when you attend the World Championship Gumbo Cookoff every October. This gumbo festival is held in New Iberia. You must attend if you want the freshest and most delicious gumbo you have ever eaten!

Bridge City Gumbo Festival

The Bridge City Gumbo Festival is held every October in Bridge City. This is one of the biggest food events in New Orleans. The entire weekend is full of delicious gumbo, other yummy foods, and tons of fun. Some of the best chefs from New Orleans join in on the fun as they prepare their secret gumbo recipes.

Gumbo is such a delicious dish, no matter how it is prepared. On National Gumbo Day, I think we should all make our own gumbo at home. You can either use the recipe from above or find another incredible recipe to follow. Of course, you should also plan a family vacation in Louisiana, so you can try some of the best gumbo in the world.

So, are you ready to plan a family vacation in Louisiana to celebrate National Gumbo Day?

If you said yes, I would like to invite you to schedule a planning session with me by clicking here. When you click on this link, you will be taken directly to my digital calendar to schedule a time that is convenient for you.

And if you are not ready to book a family vacation just yet, you can sign up for my newsletter here. This will ensure you continue to receive all the travel information I share.

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