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 Welcome to Louisiana's Northshore
Welcome to St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana’s Northshore. We’re 45 minutes north of New Orleans – and a world away. The Northshore is the natural choice for families, foodies, nature lovers, golfers and art enthusiasts. Come enjoy our great attractions, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic dining (we’ll feed you well). Find fun and funky festivals, eclectic shopping, and urban pleasures in communities surrounded by beautiful green spaces. Cycle the Tammany Trace or take a swamp tour, gallery-hop, hunt antiques and enjoy a wine tasting – we offer a feast for all the senses.
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St. Tammany tourist commission named CVB of the Year
Louisiana Travel Promotion Association bestows Louey Award
 The St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission has been named CVB of the Year by the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association. STPTCC President and CEO Donna O'Daniels accepted the Louey Award from Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne at the annual Tourism Industry Summit in Shreveport. The STPTCC won in the top category, CVBs with a budget over $750,000, and was recognized for "excellence, creativity and innovation in destination management and marketing." Founded in 1976, the STPTCC promotes the parish and its tourism partners, including hotels, attractions, restaurants, meetings venues and events to potential travelers as well as the film industry.
| Maritime history showcased in new exhibit
Visit the parish's past through images and oral histories
 St. Tammany Parish, aka Louisiana's Northshore, is rich in maritime history. That history is showcased at the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum in Madisonville, a town situated near the mouth of the Tchefuncte River as it empties into Lake Pontchartrain. The museum is hosting a special exhibit, "Waterways to Railways: Images and Oral Histories," through March 31, highlighting the stories of the families who worked the waterways. Through images and oral histories, learn about the schooner captains and lighthouses, the Chahta Indians, bayou musicians and boat builders and many more. Get exhibit details by clicking on the Events calendar.
| Mardi Gras gets festive here on the Northshore
Parades roll on St. Tammany streets and waterways
 Time to think Mardi Gras! Come catch our family-friendly Carnival here on the Northshore, where two dozen parades make merry, featuring colorful floats, costumed riders, and the opportunity to catch "throws" (the beads and trinkets those riders toss to the crowd). Among the standouts: Abita Springs' wacky Krewe of Push Mow, Mandeville's Krewe of Eve, Covington's Olympia and Slidell's Krewes of Dionysus and Selene. There also are boat parades in Slidell (Krewe of Bilge) and Madisonville (Krewe of Tchefuncte). See the events calendar for details on these and other parades, coming up in February.
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Current EventsClick on an underlined date in the calendar to read about that date's event. Mixed Media Juried Art ExhibitThe City of Slidell and Mayor Freddy Drennan have invited artists from ten southeastern states to submit their works for this eclectic juried exhibition.
The opening reception and awards presentation is...
Krewe of Perseus' 42nd Mardi Gras BallThe 2012 Krewe of Perseus Ball, held for the first time in the newly renovated Slidell Auditorium, has many traditions, including Living Tableau, "Call-Outs" to begin the evening's dancing, and revealing...
Paper & Stone: Works by Ed Whiteman and Michael EddyThe St. Tammany Art Association presents "Paper & Stone: Works by Ed Whiteman & Michael Eddy." The exhibition opens with a reception on Sat., January 7 from 6-9pm and runs January...
The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz, the beloved story by L. Frank Baum that has captured the hearts of millions for decades, is brought to life on stage by CAST, Creative Arts of...
Cutting Edge Theater presents "School House Rock Live!"Schoolhouse Rock Live! is one of musical theatre's brightest and most innovative shows. Based on the Emmy Award-winning 1970s educational animated TV series, Schoolhouse uses the familiar songs from the cartoons...
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