Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival Update

Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival Update

The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival has been postponed until this Fall due to unforeseen circumstances. The new festival dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Thank you!…
Construction has begun on the Rosethorne Tidal Protection Project

Construction has begun on the Rosethorne Tidal Protection Project

JEAN LAFITTE, LA – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today announced the start of Phase 1 construction on the Rosethorne Tidal Protection project. The $34 million project is the second of 10 high-priority flood risk reduction projects...
Jean Lafitte Community Day, March 12, 2022

Jean Lafitte Community Day, March 12, 2022

The town of Jean Lafitte will host a Community Day for the residents of Barataria, Crown Point, Jean Lafitte and Lafitte on March 12, 2022 from 9:00 am to noon. We will have a tree give-a-away, free non-perishable groceries, free legal services and a limited supply of...
Rosethorne Parade – February 26, 2022

Rosethorne Parade – February 26, 2022

The Rosethorne Parade will take place on Saturday, February 26,2022 at starting at the Semco Shipyard at 109 Jean Lafitte Blvd (This is the beginning of what was named Rosethorne Road). The route continues for 5 miles, ending at Lafitte Town Hall at 2654 Jean Lafitte...
NERR Town Hall Meeting in Lafitte

NERR Town Hall Meeting in Lafitte

The search for a National Estuarine Research Reserve in Louisiana wants to involve you! Jean Lafitte is excited about this opportunity and what it could mean for our community and the Barataria Basin. We encourage you to participate by coming to the meeting on Monday,...