Welcome to Jefferson Parish, the New Orleans Gateway. Whether you're planning a family vacation or a business trip, Jefferson can offer you all the comforts, entertainment and amenities to make your stay a memorable one. Kids will love our new Kenner Planetarium and MegaDome Cinema in Rivertown...adults will enjoy first-class shopping, historical districts, Farmer's Markets, exciting nightlife and, of course, our world-renowned food. So plan your vacation in Jefferson Parish, so close....and yet a world away!

COMING IN LATE SUMMER 2008!!!

THE WESTWEGO FARMERS-FISHERIES MARKET

The grand opening of this amazing, new, family-friendly attraction is one of the most anticipated events in Jefferson Parish this summer.

Located on Sala Avenue in Westwego, the Westwego Farmers-Fisheries Market will include: shopping, marketplaces, an outdoor amphitheater, beautiful landscapes and some of the finest produce, meats and Louisiana fare one can find.   Please check back for future events at the Westwego Farmers-Fisheries Market.

Welcome to America's Wetland's Birding Trail on Louisiana's Great Gulf Coast.  Come and take a trip into wildlife and culture.  With landscapes ranging from coastal wetlands to rolling hills and prairies, Louisiana is a natural paradise.

America's Wetland's Birding Trail on Louisiana's Great Gulf Coast

Experience a breathtaking event for seasoned bird watchers and spectators alike that happens in Jefferson Parish every year.  Click here to learn about...

The Flight of the Purple Martins

Festivals

Find out what's happening in the Jefferson Parish area: click the links below to learn more about festivals and events in the New Orleans area:

April 11 & 12 - Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration

April 18 - 20 - Potpourri Festival

May 10 - Arts and Crafts Festival call 888-4-GRETNA for more details

May 10 - German May Festcall 888-4-GRETNA for more details

May 22 - Memorial Day Celebration call 504-468-7293 for more details

May 23 - 25 - 12th Annual Grand Isle Speckled Trout Rodeo