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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. Folsom Mardi Gras ParadeDecorative floats, vintage vehicles, four wheelers, cars, trucks, horses, horse drawn wagons, vintage tractors, and RV's.
Starts at Magnolia Park and goes through town along Hwy 25 ending at Magnolia Park.
This...
Krewe of Eve Mardi Gras ParadeIn 1986, six local residents decided to form a ladies' Mardi Gras Parade Krewe. After many weeks of gathering information, they gave a party and invited local women. From this gathering,...
Mystic Krewe of Covington Mardi Gras ParadeThe Mystic Krewe of Covington was organized in 1951 as the Krewe of KaaCee after the initials of the Knights of Columbus (KC), the krewe's founding group. This organization is one...
Krewe of Covington Lions Club Mardi Gras ParadeThe Krewe of Covington Lions Club is a Mardi Gras Day parade of traditional small truck and wagons ideal for families. The parade rolls through downtown Covington just before the Mystic...
Krewe of Skunks Mardi Gras ParadeThe Krewe of Skunks parade rolls through Lacombe on Mardi Gras Day just before the Krewe of Chahta-Ima parade.
Krewe of Chahta-Ima Mardi Gras ParadeThe Krewe of Chahta-Ima parades through Lacombe on Mardi Gras Day, just after the Krewe of Skunks parade.
Krewe of Orpheus Mardi Gras ParadeThe Krewe of Orpheus parade begins near the KMart shopping center and proceeds west on Hwy 22, turning onto West Causeway Approach where King Orpheus XXV and his Queen will exchange...
Krewe of Olympia Mardi Gras ParadeThe Mystic Krewe of Olympia was formed in 1965 by a group of local businessmen.
The Krewe parades through Covington on the evening of the second Saturday before Fat Tuesday.
To view the...
Krewe of Push Mow Parade & PartyDozens of humorously themed homemade floats, many based on lawn equipment, take part in this rousing cruise through the heart of town.
This year's theme is "I Like It Like DAT."
The parade...
Mystic Krewe of Titans ParadeSlidell's newest nighttime men's parade.
Krewe of Dionysus Mardi Gras ParadeAll hail King Dionysus 27 Ray Judd and his Queen Ms Lindsey Edwards.
Dionysus, also known as Bacchus, is the god of wine and inspired madness. This group’s motto is “A Drinking...
Krewe of Tchefuncte Mardi Gras ParadeOrganized in 1973, this colorful boat parade cruises the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville on the Sunday prior to Mardi Gras each year.
The Krewe of Tchefuncte's boat parade celebrates maritime life...
Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club Mardi Gras ParadeThe popular day parade in Pearl River starts at Taylor Drive, travels along Watts Road to Main Street, and ends at Willis Alley.
Krewe of Mona Lisa & Moon Pie Mardi Gras ParadeThe 200-member walking group offers parade-goers an opportunity to view elaborately costumed marchers and groups, dancing clubs, and jazz bands. Plus an eclectic mix of grocery carts, bicycles, and rickshaws.
The parade...
Krewe of Selene Mardi Gras ParadeFounded in 1998, the Krewe of Selene is named for the ancient Greek godess of the moon, Selene, lover of Endymion, the god of eternal youth and fertility. With almost 500...
Krewe of Lyra Mardi Gras ParadeBased in Mandeville, Louisiana, the Krewe of Lyra is an exclusive ladies’ social and professional networking association established in 2010.
The parading members are the Lyra Stargazing Society and follows the...
Krewe of Bush Mardi Gras ParadeA family-friendly, fun, small-town parade.
Krewe of Salt Bayou Mardi Gras 2012 ParadeThe group welcomes anyone with shrimp, bass, pleasure, flat and fishing boats to parade with the Krewe. Starts at the north end of the east diversion canal on the south side...
Krewe de Paws Mardi Gras ParadeA Mardi Gras Krewe dedicated to our four-footed friends, the krewe parades through Olde Towne Slidell.
The Krewe de Paws dog parade donates any proceeds to various local animal-loving non-profit organizations. This...
Krewe of Perseus Mardi Gras 2012 ParadeThe annual Krewe of Perseus Parade returns to Slidell on February 5, 2012 with Krewe Captain Allen Little.
Founded in 1970, this social "Krewe" is the oldest Carnival organization in Slidell....
LRMC Bake Sale and Raffle for American Heart AssociationThe 8th annual bake sale and raffle hosted by the Volunteer Auxiliary at Lakeview Regional Medical Center is holding their bake sale and raffle. Raffles range from a $200.00 Money...
Cutting Edge Theater presents "God of Carnage""God of Carnage" ("originally Lay Waste to England For Me") is a play by Yasmina Reza. It is about two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hurt the other...
Alligator Life at FontainebleauJoin the site ranger for a program that will discuss one of Louisiana’s most well known residents: the American Alligator.
For more information on educational programs, call 888-677-3668 toll free or...
Fontainebleau State Park Presents: A Survivor SeriesJoin a Fontainebleau State Park site ranger for a program covering basic survival skills in the outdoors: foraging for food, fire starting, shelter construction and the mental fortitude needed to survive....
Fairview-Riverside State Park Presents "Bustles & Bonnets and Collars & Cuffs"Visitors to the Otis House Museum at Fairview-Riverside State Park are in for an historic treat: Bustles & Bonnets and Collars & Cuffs. The Otis House textile collection of 1880-1930's era...
...And The Ball And AllAmong the rites of Carnival is the annual run of "...And The Ball and All," the Ricky Graham-penned comedy about the Mystic Krewe of Terpsichore. Becky Allen and Amanda Hebert star...
Bayou Gardens Camellia Open HouseThe Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges presents the Bayou Gardens Camellia Open House on Saturday, February 25th. Co-hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the event includes special guests New...
Plein Air Workshop A plein air workshop will be held at the Bayou Lacombe Centre in Lacombe on the grounds of the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex.
A Concert for Safe Harbor A Concert for Safe Harbor is a special performance by The Grayhawk Band and Big Soul, live on the Covington Trailhead stage, to help raise funds for Safe Harbor, a non-profit,...
St. Tammany Art Association 2012 Member ShowSt. Tammany Art Association presents its 2012 Members’ Exhibition, featuring member artwork of all sizes, shapes and mediums. The show is juried by well-known local artist Roy Pfister.
The Members’ Exhibition will...
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