FESTIVALS

We'd like to extend to you a special invitation to attend one or all of Crowley's fun-filled festivals.  Come by, enjoy the food, dance to live music from local entertainers including Cajun and Zydeco, and just delight in the culture and family atmosphere that Crowley has to offer  -  "Where life is rice and easy!

 

Rice Festival
International Rice Festival

Join us for Crowley's largest and oldest agricultural festival.  Usually held on the third weekend in October of each year, this event hosts parades, live music, plenty of food, carnival rides, contests, pageant, poker run and more. Click here to learn about when and how the International Rice Festival began.

 

Mardi Gras Festival Goers
Carnival d' Acadie

This is Crowley's Mardi Gras festival.  A tradition of South Louisiana, Mardi Gras means "Fat Tuesday" - A day of celebration before Lent begins.  From Cajun music and food, to the Grand Carnival Parade and Carnival Costume Contest, this festival is sure to delight the entire family.  So ... Let us "throw you something Mister" as we get this party rolling. 

 

July Fete Celebration
July Fete

This is Crowley's  Fourth of July celebration that takes place on around July 4th of each year.  Enjoy a city parade, live music and dancing, and ends with  a spectacular light show as fireworks light the sky.