Louisiana - May 7, 2026

Food Festivals & Hot Air Balloons: It's Summer in Louisiana

Start planning your summer getaway to Louisiana, filled with...

Start planning your summer getaway to Louisiana, filled with epic festival fun and time in the sun.

May 2026

Must-Do Summer Festivals

This summer, taste award-winning peach cobbler at the Louisiana Peach Festival, watch the water parade at the Shrimp & Petroleum Festival and dance the night away at the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival.

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Hot air balloons lift off at a rally in Shreveport.

Hot Air Balloon Festivals, Kite Events & Airshows in Louisiana

Looking for some high-flying fun? Chase a golden-hour glow or the roar of a supersonic jet at one of these annual celebrations.

Lift Off!

Best Places to Take the Kids in Louisiana

From zoos and aquariums to water parks and arcades, add these family-friendly attractions to your vacation itinerary.

Make Summer Plans

An airboat crosses the Atchafalaya Basin.

Outdoor Adventures in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area

Whether you’re paddling sparkling waters, hiking lush trails or biking winding paths, this is one of our favorite places to enjoy the great outdoors.

Get Outside

Recipe: Classic Shrimp & Grits

Salty, briny shrimp meet cheesy, fluffy grits in this comforting summer meal — perfect for peak shrimp season.

Make It For Dinner

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