Premieres February 2, 2026 @ 8:00pm on LPB
LA64 is a new original Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) travel series that explores all 64 parishes of Louisiana, revealing stories that make each one unique. Hosted by Louisiana native Karen LeBlanc, the series takes viewers beyond the familiar, uncovering hidden gems, local traditions, remarkable architecture, and the cultural threads that connect every corner of the state.
From small towns to vibrant cities, bayous to back roads, LA64 captures Louisiana as it is lived through its food, music, history, and communities. Each episode offers an intimate, cinematic portrait of a single parish, celebrating both its individuality and its role in the larger Louisiana story.
Premieres February 2, 2026
Vermilion Parish, known as the self-proclaimed “Most Cajun Place on Earth,” offers a vibrant look at Cajun culture shaped by food, faith, and festival. The episode visits Abbeville for the Giant Omelette Festival, heads to crawfish ponds near Kaplan, and captures live swamp-pop music before discovering a hidden countryside grotto. Set among rice fields and bayous, these stops reveal a parish where Cajun traditions remain part of everyday life.
Premieres February 16, 2026
Jefferson Parish unfolds along Louisiana’s working coast, where water and commerce shape daily life. The episode explores the Westwego Shrimp Lot, travels bayous linked to pirate Jean Lafitte, and visits Kenner’s Rivertown. From coastal Grand Isle to communities just beyond New Orleans, these stops trace a parish shaped by seafood, history, and Gulf Coast tradition.
Premieres February 9, 2026
Sabine Parish opens onto a rugged stretch of Louisiana shaped by frontier history and borderland culture. The journey includes the Free State Festival, fishing at Toledo Bend, and roadside stops in former logging towns. Along the way, stories of Indigenous roots, outlaw legends, and local resilience define a region that remains proudly independent and rich in character.
Premieres February 23, 2026
St. Landry Parish reflects Louisiana’s cultural heart through its towns and living traditions. Traveling the Cajun Prairie Byway, the episode visits historic Washington, Cajun weavers in Arnaudville, and a Saturday morning music gathering in Eunice. Together, these stops highlight a parish where music, craftsmanship, and community continue to shape everyday life.
