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WEST BATON ROUGE KITE FEST
April 30 - May 1 | West Baton Rouge Parish westbatonrouge.net
The West Baton Rouge Kite Fest has been named “Festival of the Year” by the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association. This festival is a great opportunity to watch people practicing their kite flying. It is a fun environment for the younger as well as the older crowd. Everyone is more than welcome to have a good time. A kite-making workshop and kite designing activities will be available for children. Food vendors will be available, too. Unfortunately, pets aren’t welcome for this festival. So bring your favorite chair or kite and come and enjoy the beautiful weather.
CYCLE ZYDECO CYCLING FESTIVAL
The Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Cycling Festival is a great event if you like eating, dancing, and biking. During this event, people will be able to get to know new people while eating delicious food and dancing. There is also a map so you can see the festival’s route during the four days of the festival. Biking is so fun and we don’t do it enough. You can come with your friends and maybe you will discover a new passion. Come on, when was the last time rode on a bike?
TICKFAW ITALIAN FESTIVAL
April 22 - 24 | Heart Of The Village of Tickfaw, theitalianfestivalorg.com
Italia is among us for this event. The Tickfaw Italian Festival celebrates Italian culture and its fantastic people. Who doesn’t love a good pizza? The Italian-American community welcomes you to their town, Tickfaw, for the event. You will be able to attend a pageant that elects several members, according to their title. The Italian Festival Royalty is a fun moment where you can see who wins the crown. Lots of food and fun at this event.
TULANE CRAWFEST
April 23 | Tulane University tulanecrawfest.com
Cawfish again, but this is New Orleans. We are obsessed with crawfish from March until June. So come and enjoy this tasty, fun, and lip-smacking food at the Tulane Crawfest. It’s a great opportunity to have a good time with your friends on Tulane campus. It’s easy to park and is a festive environment. After eating, enjoy Audubon Park or just relax on Tulane’s campus. There will also be live music and an arts festival.
NOLA NAVY WEEK
April 18 -22 | French Quarter Riverfront, neworleans.com
NOLA Navy Week is back. New Orleans welcomes two Arleigh Burke-class US Navy ships,
USCG Cutter Daniel Tarr, and French Naval Vessel La Combattante will be participating this year. You will be able to tour the ships but for this one, you will need to bring your mask. The ships tours are free and do not require a ticket. This is a wonderful opportunity if you are interested in ships.
ZURICH GOLF CLASSIC
The Zurich Golf Classic is for anyone who is passionate about golf. The Zurich Golf Classic is set in a beautiful environment in Avondale. You will be able to watch the best golfers while enjoying food and having a good time. Bring your loved ones and spend some time with your family. Tickets go from $40 up to $500. Pick what matches your needs and come enjoy.
FUNK Y ZYDEFEST AT ZONY MASH
April 23 | Zony Mash Beer Project zonymashbeer.com
Get your tickets for the Funky Zydefest on April 23. There will be multiple artists and who doesn't enjoy a live show? Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m., so don’t hesitate to come a little early to save your spot. Spend your Saturday night with your friends at this concert. With multiple performers, you can be sure that there will be someone that fits your music taste; and therefore, it’s guaranteed that you will have a good time.
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE
The Festival International de Louisiane is a big event that brings out more than 50 performers. It is an opportunity to have fun during the day and enjoy some lively music, as well as delicious food. The goal of this festival is to “enrich the community with a celebration of its native cultures through performing arts.” It is important for them to educate the “community of the historical achievements and artistic expressions of related global cultures while developing an appreciation for the arts.” This festival is the perfect occasion to know more about history and to have a good time with your friends.
BROOKE LAIZER TAMICA LEE SEFENECH HENOK
