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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...

Wine Walk on the Wetland Trace
Come stroll and taste a variety of selected wines on the scenic Wetland Trace in Jean Lafitte on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Details: Location: Jean Lafitte Wetland Trace- 4917 City Park St, Jean Lafitte, LA 70067 Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 Time: 2:00 pm to...

Jean Lafitte Inauguration Ceremony
The Town of Jean Lafitte cordially invites you to the Inauguration of the Mayor, Town Council & Chief of Police on Thursday July 27, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jean Lafitte Auditorium. We will have food, drinks and a DJ. We hope to see everyone there! Mayor Timothy...

Fall Town Market Schedule Announced!
Jean Lafitte is excited to announce the Town Market Schedule for this Fall! Looking forward to seeing you there. If you are interested in being a vendor please contact Jeff Adam at: adam@townofjeanlafitte.com Dates: Saturday, August 12, 2023 (10 am to 2 pm) Saturday,...

Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program Announces Deadline
Was your home damaged by Hurricane Laura, Delta or Ida and/or the May 2021 Severe Storms? Grant funds are available to help you repair or rebuild your home or reimburse you for repairs already completed – don’t miss out! To get started, all you have to do is complete...

Keep Louisiana Beautiful grant awarded to Jean Lafitte
We are happy to announce that the town of Jean Lafitte was selected as one of the 98 recipients of the 2023 Keep Louisiana Beautiful trash receptacle grant program made possible with funding from the State of Louisiana and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Jean...

Jean Lafitte Town Market – Saturday, May 20, 2023
The final spring Town Market will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Â The market includes local restaurants and vendors selling arts and crafts. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Jeff Adam at jadam@townofjeanlafitte.com. Please see vendor form...

Spring Town Market dates released!
The Jean Lafitte Town Market returns this spring to the Jules Nunez Seafood Pavilion with three market dates announced, starting on March 18, 2023. The market includes local restaurants and vendors selling arts and crafts. If you are interested in being a vendor,...

Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival announces music lineup
The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival, which takes place November 11-13, 2022, at the Jean Lafitte Auditorium and Grounds at 4953 City Park Dive in Jean Lafitte has announced its music lineup. Headlined by Better than Ezra, Travis Tritt and Lauren Alaina, the lineup...