Help LPB celebrate 50 years of telling Louisiana stories and ensure many more years to come by showing your support with these special 50th anniversary items. 🎄🎁🎅
Trumpeter and bandleader George Bell leads an exceptional group of musicians- with featured vocalist Quiana Lynell - in an evening of Christmas and holiday favorites.
George Rodrigue's story and art are a vivid part of the Louisiana landscape, and continue to be an important part of the art world in America and beyond.
This documentary takes you from one end of our state to the other to show all of the ways Louisiana is a jewel, not just to those of us that live here, but to the entire world.
Louisiana's Hidden History: Spanish Louisiana in the American Revolution
In support of America’s 250 celebration, LPB Education developed six standards-aligned resources to help grade 3-8 students understand the important role of Spanish Louisiana in winning the American Revolution. Diverse troops led by Governor Bernardo de Gálvez fought several battles against the British during the war.
During December, the LDMA is heading out on a virtual Louisiana Christmas journey. Louisiana is home to a variety of unique Christmas celebrations. You can also learn more about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations from LPB’s Folks series!
In this festive Play & Learn, we kick things off with a fun video clip from Pinkalicious & Peterrific as they create a magical gingerbread house. Then it’s your turn! Families build their own gingerbread village using recycled boxes—proof that creativity and holiday magic can come from anything.
Created by the Louisiana Legislature, LPB began broadcasting on September 6, 1975, with a clear mission: to educate, inform, and connect the citizens of Louisiana. LPB has remained a commercial-free network, dedicated to sharing stories that appeal to both children and adults.
St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission Wraps Year of Chenier
More Zydeco Music, Courir de Mardi Gras in 2026
St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission dedicated 2025 to celebrating the area’s paragon of Zydeco music ─ Clifton Chenier. The monthly Zydeco Capital Jam at the Tourist Commission Visitor Center, lets fans continue Chenier’s legacy and the fun by catching local Zydeco musicians every second Saturday at 1:00p.m. The annual Courir de Mardi Gras and Chicken Chase, is set for February 17th and wraps six weeks of carnival activities that are Cajun and Creole style. Details on Mardi Gras events and Zydeco music throughout St. Landry Parish are available at https://cajuntravel.com/.
