LA64 is a new statewide travel series that explores all 64 parishes through food, culture, history, and everyday life. Each episode highlights the people, places, and traditions that make Louisiana unlike anywhere else.
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.
In a state filled with a rich and diverse culture, it is no surprise that Louisiana is teeming with artists who work in a variety of mediums. For 50 years, LPB has covered the arts and artists who enrich our lives with their work. Start learning about their stories and their work through these profiles.
While New Year’s resolutions and goal-setting lists can feel overwhelming, there are ways to incorporate thoughtful, easy-to-maintain activities into your family life. Here are 15 ideas to get you started.
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/.
