The City of Opelousas is located in central St. Landry Parish about 20 miles north of the City of Lafayette. It is the largest city in St. Landry Parish and is considered one of the faster growing cities in the State of Louisiana. It is also rich in history and culture. The third oldest city in Louisiana, Opelousas is home to a diverse culture of Creole and Cajun ancestry. Sounds of Zydeco, Swamp Pop, and Cajun music fill the air. And, don't forget the food -- jambalaya, gumbo, boiled crawfish and shrimp. "Mmmmm, c'est bon!".
MUSIC & MARKET KICKS OFF SEPTEMBER 17th IN OPELOUSAS
(Opelousas, LA) — A new season of Music & Market begins Friday, September 17th in Opelousas offering continuous entertainment through Friday, November 12, 2010. The event will feature Southwest Louisiana music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Read more >>
ANNUAL DOWNTOWN ZYDECO BREAKFAST SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 4
(Opelousas, LA) - The City of Opelousas and Opelousas Main Street, Inc. team up to host the 9th annual Zydeco Breakfast on Saturday, September 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. under the oak trees surrounding the historical St. Landry Parish Courthouse. Read more >>
OPELOUSAS MAIN STREET OFFERS REDEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
(Opelousas, LA) - Opelousas Main Street is soliciting Redevelopment Incentive Grant applications from downtown commercial building business owners. The Opelousas Main Street, in conjunction with Louisiana Main Street, program is able to offer two types of competitive grants – a $10,000 grant for major projects and a $2,500 grant for minor projects. Read more >>
Fiddle Mania to Turn Downtown Opelousas into Exhibit
(Opelousas, LA) – Decoratively painted fiddles will waltz their way to downtown Opelousas this spring, part of a project called Fiddle Mania. The project is similar to the Pelicans on Parade in Lafayette, Louisiana and Catfish for Kids in Shreveport, Louisiana. Read more >>
Back in Time Restaurant in Downtown Opelousas Receives Louisiana Main Street Façade Grant
(Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas Main Street is announcing that Wanda Juneau, owner of Back in Time Restaurant & Gift Shop, has been awarded a Louisiana Main Street Rehabilitation Façade Grant. The $2500 matching grant award will go towards repair and restoration of the buildings interior. Read more >
Opelousas Main Street Offers Redevelopment Incentive Grant Opportunities
(Opelousas, LA) - Opelousas Main Street is soliciting Redevelopment Incentive Grant applications from downtown building and/or business owners. The Opelousas Main Street program is able to offer two types of competitive grants – a $10,000 grant for major projects and a $2,500 grant for minor projects. Read more >>
