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Come explore the heart of the Barataria Basin, where the dark bayou waters hide silent alligators alongside the secrets of notorious pirate Jean Lafitte. Remnants of the past are still present in this historic fishing village and the trails and waterways traversing the area.
Only a short distance from the big city of New Orleans, Jean Lafitte and its bayou culture feels like a world apart. Spend the day here, touring the mysterious swamps, eating some of Louisiana’s best seafood and learning about the people and their unique way of life.
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Louisiana Wetlands Educational Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Louisiana Wetlands Educational Center in Jean Lafitte. March 20, 2026 10:00 AM 4905 City Park Drive, Jean Lafitte, LA Come celebrate this exciting new educational resource dedicated to preserving and showcasing the...
Lafitte Seafood Festival is Back!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live music, delicious Louisiana seafood, thrilling activities, and nonstop fun—because the Lafitte Seafood Festival is back! 📅 Dates: May 30 - June 1, 2025📍 Location: Jean Lafitte, Louisiana This year’s festival promises to be...
Jefferson Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
The Jefferson Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) has been updated through a collaborative effort with unincorporated Jefferson Parish, the cities of Gretna, Harahan, Kenner, Westwego, and the towns of Grand Isle and Jean Lafitte. A final public...
Lafitte Barataria
Museum
The 6,000-square-foot, Barataria Museum tells the 200-year-old story of the Town of Jean Lafitte, a historic fishing village 20 miles southwest of New Orleans.
Events
Louisiana Wetlands Educational Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Jean Lafitte Town Market
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