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Plan Your Visit
Check out the Full Events Calendar at VisitTheNorthshore.com.
Can't-Miss Festivals
Oct. 4
BLUESBERRY MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL - Music, art and blueberry treats in Covington
Oct. 10 -11
ABITA FALL FEST - Music, dancing and Abita beer
Oct. 11
FALL FOR ART - Art, music and food in downtown Covington
Oct. 18-19
WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL - Maritime fun in Madisonville, a 2023 Signature Event of the Southeast
Oct. 25-26
SLIDELL ANTIQUE STREET FAIR - Hunt treasures in Olde Towne
Oct. 31-Nov. 2
OZONE SONGWRITER FESTIVAL - 100+ free performances in Covington
Nov. 1
NOLA ZYDECO FESTIVAL - Authentic Zydeco music, Creole and Cajun cuisine, dance lessons, cultural exhibits and family fun in Slidell
WIDEWATER MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL - Lakefront vibes with live bands, bold art and bites
Nov. 2
MANDEVILLE CREOLE CULTURE FESTIVAL - Creole food, music, heritage & traditions
Nov. 15-16
COVINGTON THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL - Juried outdoor art in Covington
Dec. 31
NEW YEAR ON NEW HAMPSHIRE - A foodie fête & street party to ring in the New Year
Jan. 17-18
ABITA SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Features, shorts and docs from around the world
Uniquely Northshore
Oct. 1-5
ST. TAMMANY PARISH FAIR - Carnival rides, critters and food
Oct. 4
CHIEF FANDAL’S WILD GAME, SEAFOOD & BBQ COOK-OFF - Food, music and fun for a cause
Oct. 18
SUNSET SYMPHONY ON THE LAKE - Sweet sounds on the lakefront by LPO & Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras
Oct. 19
WHISPERINGS - Twilight tour of Covington’s historic cemetery
Dec. 6
COVINGTON PORCH FEST - Five porches, five bands – bring a chair
Jan. 1
ICE MAN DIP & DASH - A run and a chilly plunge to kick-start the year
March 13-14
ST. BEN'S STAMPEDE PRO RODEO - Two nights of thrilling rodeo for charity
March 28
ABITA SPRINGS WHOLE TOWN GARAGE SALE - Abita’s colossal yard sale
TOUR DE LIS LOUISIANE BIKE RIDE - “Healin’ through wheelin’” in Fontainebleau State Park
Holiday Highlights
Nov. 22
MADISONVILLE’S CHRISTMAS IN THE OAKS - Lighting of the ancient oaks along the Tchefuncte
Dec. 5-31
HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS - Strolling the lights, kiddie rides and family entertainment in Mandeville
Dec. 5
FÊTE DE NOËL - Abita’s Christmas Night Market
Dec. 6
KREWE OF KRINGLE GOLF CART PARADE - Holiday magic rolls in decked-out golf carts
WINTER ON THE WATER PARADE & FESTIVAL - Santa on parade along Mandeville lakefront and a party at the Trailhead
SANTA ON TRAILS 5K RUN/WALK - Runners in Santa suits in Fontainebleau State Park
MERRY MADISONVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE - Holiday parade and family fun in Madisonville
Dec. 12-13 & 19-23
SLIDELL’S BAYOU CHRISTMAS UNDER THE STARS - Festive decorations, Santa pics, kiddie rides and vendors in Heritage Park
Dec. 13
CHRISTMAS IN COVINGTON & LOLLIPOP CHRISTMAS PARADE - Festive fun with a parade and tree lighting
TWINKLE ON THE TCHEFUNCTE LIGHTED BOAT PARADE - Madisonville, all aglitter
CAJUN CHRISTMAS AT BIG BRANCH - Visit Santa, make crafts, explore gardens in bloom
Dec. 18
NORTHSHORE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT - Slidell celebrates the season with music
2026 PARADE SCHEDULE
For the latest news on parades and more, check out VisitTheNorthshore.com/mardi-gras
JANUARY 6
St. John Fools of Misrule Toast at the Trailhead, Covington, 6 PM
JANUARY 10
Mande Kings Day Parade & Trailhead Festival, Mandeville, 2 PM
St. John Fools of Misrule March, Covington, 6 PM
JANUARY 30
Mystic Krewe of Titans, Slidell, 6:30 PM
JANUARY 31
Krewe of Bilge, Slidell, 12 PM
Krewe of Poseidon, Slidell, 6 PM
FEBRUARY 1
Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club, Pearl River, 1 PM
Krewe of Antheia, Slidell, 1 PM
FEBRUARY 6
Krewe of Eve, Mandeville, 7 PM
FEBRUARY 7
Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne, Slidell, 10 AM
Krewe of Push Mow, Abita Springs, 12:30 PM
Krewe of Tchefuncte, Madisonville, 1 PM
Mystic Krewe of Olympia, Covington, 6 PM
Krewe of Mona Lisa and MoonPie, Slidell, 7 PM
FEBRUARY 8
Krewe of Dionysus, Slidell, 1 PM
FEBRUARY 13
Krewe of Selene, Slidell, 6:30 PM
FEBRUARY 14
Krewe of Bush, Bush, 9 AM
FEBRUARY 16
Children's Museum of St. Tammany Kids Krewe, Mandeville, 11 AM
Krewe of Bogue Falaya Lundi Gras Second Line, Covington, 4 PM
FEBRUARY 17 - MARDI GRAS DAY
Krewe of Kidz Wagon Parade, Slidell, 10 AM
Covington Lions Club, Covington, 10 AM
Mystic Krewe of Covington, Covington, 10:30 AM
Krewe of Bogue Falaya, Covington, 11 AM
Covington Trailhead After-Party, Covington, 12-4 PM
Krewe of Chahta, Lacombe, 1 PM
Krewe of Folsom, Folsom, 2 PM
FEBRUARY 22
Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws, Covington, 2 PM
FEBRUARY 28
Krewe du Pooch, Mandeville, 12 PM
