News &#038; Happenings in Opelousas

Madison and Academy Road Closure for Urgent Water Repair

Public Service Announcement from the City of Opelousas Attention Opelousas Residents, Due to a water main leak, we are currently...

April 7, 2025

City of Opelousas to Host Community Cleanup for Love the Boot Week

The City of Opelousas is proud to announce its participation in Love the Boot Week, Louisiana’s largest litter cleanup and...

March 31, 2025

Boil Advisory for a Portion of Park Vista Neighborhood

Opelousas, LA (March 3, 2025) – Due to essential upgrades to the sewer system, the City of Opelousas has issued a boil water advisory for...

March 3, 2025

Sewer Rehab Project Interruption in Service for Park Vista area

Sewer Rehab Project Interruption in Service for Park Vista area Please be advised that sewer repairs will be taking place today, March 3rd,...

March 3, 2025

Lance Ned, Code Enforcement Director, Appointed to Louisiana Housing Corporation

City of Opelousas Congratulates Lance Ned on His Appointment to the Louisiana Housing Corporation The City of Opelousas is proud to...

February 21, 2025

Important Update for City of Opelousas Utility Customers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Important Update for City of Opelousas Utility Customers Opelousas, LA – The City of Opelousas is currently...

February 21, 2025

Main Street News • News • Press Release

FORMER NEW DRUG STORE (LACOMBE BUILDING) IN DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS AWARDED PAUL BRUHN REVITALIZATION GRANT

OPELOUSAS, LA- The former New Drug Store building (Lacombe Building) on Court Street in downtown Opelousas has been selected as one of the...

February 17, 2025

A Message of Thanks

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible efforts made by so many during the severe cold weather event in January....

February 12, 2025

Preparation and Road Closures for the Holy Ghost Creole Festival Parade

The Opelousas Police Department and the City of Opelousas are pleased to announce preparations are underway for the 30th Annual Creole...

October 31, 2024

ANNUAL OPELOUSAS CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, DEC 12th

Opelousas, LA – The City of Opelousas Tourism Office is excited to announce that the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade will once...

October 28, 2024

OPELOUSAS TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 26TH

The City of Opelousas is brewing up a cauldron of fun this Halloween season with the return of the Trick or Treat Trail at South City Park!...

October 1, 2024

Main Street News • News • Press Release

QUALIFIED BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS CAN NOW APPLY FOR SECOND ROUND OF FUNDING FOR 2024 BUILDING IMPROVEMENT GRANTS

(Opelousas, LA) – Qualified business and/or commercial property owners in Opelousas Downtown Development District can now apply for grant...

July 10, 2024

Notice of Public Auction

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION 05-11-2024 (OPD)...

April 23, 2024

Announcement • Main Street News • News • Press Release

MAIN STREET BUILDING RESTORATION GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS BUSINESS OWNERS

(Opelousas, LA) –The Opelousas Main Street program is soliciting grant applications from commercial building owners and/or business...

April 15, 2024

Main Street News • News • Press Release

NEW TRASH RECEPTACLES ADDED TO DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS THANKS TO A KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL GRANT

(Opelousas, LA) – The City of Opelousas recently added eight new metal trash receptacles to the downtown area thanks to a recent Keep...

April 12, 2024

Announcement • News • Uncategorized

Jan 19th PSA

PSA: To the citizens of Opelousas: Thank you for all of your efforts to help our city. As we prepare for tonight’s freezing temperatures,...

January 21, 2024

Opelousas Main Street Unveils 2023 Collectible Christmas Ornament featuring the Joseph H. Wier Memorial Building – Hebrard House

(Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas Main Street, Inc. and the City of Opelousas Tourism are excited to present the 2023 collectible holiday...

December 5, 2023

Trick or Treat Trail Scheduled for Oct. 28 at South City Park

(Opelousas, LA) — The City of Opelousas will once again offer children a spooktacular time this Halloween season by hosting a fun and...

September 20, 2023

La Table Française Scheduled for June 28

La Table Française takes place Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum at Le Vieux Village, which is located at 828...

June 21, 2023

Announcement • Job Opportunities • News

Notice for Civil Service Examination for Police Records Clerk Position

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June 6, 2023

Louisiana Folk Roots Kids Camp Returns to Opelousas in June

(Opelousas, LA) – The City of Opelousas Tourism Office is excited to announce that its historic heritage park, Le Vieux Village, will...

May 23, 2023

La Table Française Scheduled for May 31

La Table Française takes place Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum at Le Vieux Village, which is located at 828...

May 23, 2023

May 11th Music & Market to feature Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames

(Opelousas, LA) —Music & Market wraps up this Thursday, May 11th in downtown Opelousas with popular Southwest Louisiana Zydeco band Leon...

May 9, 2023

CITY OF OPELOUSAS RECEIVES TRASH RECEPTACLES THROUGH KEEP LOUISANA BEAUTIFUL GRANT

(Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas Tourism is excited to have been one of the award recipients of the 2023 Trash Receptacle Grant from Keep...

May 3, 2023

Music & Market to feature The Cypress Band with Willie Tee & Lynn August

(Opelousas, LA) —Music & Market continues its four-week Spring series on Thursday, May 4th. The relaunched series is held on Thursday...

April 28, 2023

The Talented Arts Program of St. Landry Parish Art Exhibit Scheduled for May 12

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April 25, 2023

Music & Market Continues April 27 with Don Fontenot et Les Amis de la Louisiane

(Opelousas, LA) —Music & Market continues its four-week Spring series in Opelousas on April 27th with popular Cajun music band, Don...

April 25, 2023

La Table Francaise Scheduled for April 26

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April 20, 2023

The Return of Music & Market Kicks off April 20 in Opelousas

(Opelousas, LA) —Music & Market returns to the Opelousas live music scene for a four-week Spring series beginning Thursday, April 20th....

April 11, 2023

CITY OF OPELOUSAS AWARDED KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL TRASH RECEPTACLE GRANT

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February 23, 2023

Student Arts Expo Scheduled for March 4

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February 14, 2023

JAVA SQUARE CAFÉ’ IN OPELOUSAS SELECTED AS $10K MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE GRANT

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January 12, 2023

New Signage Identifying Native Trees and Plants Installed at Le Vieux Village Historic Attraction

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December 27, 2022

New Interpretive Signage and Digital Enhancements for Le Vieux Village Historic Attraction

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November 3, 2022

OPELOUSAS CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, DEC 8th

2022 Christmas Parade Guidelines 2022 Christmas Parade Form Entry 2022 Christmas Parade Sponsor Opportunities...

October 7, 2022

Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade Scheduled for December 9th

For Immediate ReleaseNovember 22, 2021 OPELOUSAS CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE SCHEDULED FOR DEC 9th Opelousas, LA – The City of...

November 23, 2021

Boxed Art • News

Ninth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Debuts in Opelousas

(Opelousas, LA) – Another art wrapped traffic signal box has made its debut in Opelousas. On Friday the newest box, which is located at...

June 28, 2021

Announcement • Boxed Art • News • Press Release

Creole-Zydeco Themed Art Wrapped Traffic Boxed Unveiled in Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2021 Creole-Zydeco Themed Art Wrapped Traffic Boxed Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – A traffic...

March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING – 2/9/2021

A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City of Opelousas Municipal...

February 9, 2021

Announcement • Main Street News • News • Press Release

Louisiana Main Street Historic Revitalization Grant Application is Open

The Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (HRSP) will provide funds to encourage the revitalization of historic downtown commercial...

February 3, 2021

Announcement • Boxed Art • News • Press Release

Fourth Art Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2020 Fourth Art Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – A fourth art wrapped traffic signal...

August 20, 2020

Boxed Art • News

Third Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas

(Opelousas, LA) – A traffic signal box featuring art by B.J. Smith located at the intersection of Union and Dunbar Streets in Opelousas...

August 7, 2020

Announcement • Boxed Art • News

Third Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled for Unveiling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2020 Third Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled for Unveiling (Opelousas, LA) –Opelousas...

August 3, 2020

Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” passes through Opelousas.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is used to raise awareness to Special Olympics and the state’s upcoming summer games. The final...

May 23, 2019

City of Opelousas Honors 2019 Historic District Preservation Award Recipient

(Opelousas, LA) – As part of National Preservation Month which is observed in May, the City of Opelousas honors property owners for...

May 20, 2019

Opelousas Main Street Receives 2019 Accreditation

Opelousas, LA – Opelousas Main Street has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting...

May 6, 2019