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Ascension Parish

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Crowds enjoying jambalaya and live music at the 59th annual Gonzales Jambalaya Festival in Ascension Parish.
Events

Ascension Parish Celebrates 59th Annual Jambalaya Festival in May

The 59th annual Gonzales Jambalaya Festival kicks off May 21-24 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, signaling the start of a jam-packed summer for Ascension Parish.

Sophie Nguyen·May 14, 2026
A lively outdoor summer festival in Ascension Parish with diverse attendees enjoying food, music, and activities, highlighting community spirit.
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Ascension Parish Plans Summer Events, Including Jambalaya Festival

Ascension Parish is set to host 140 impactful events in the next 90 days, drawing an estimated 37,142 attendees.

Sophie Nguyen·May 14, 2026
Ascension Parish combines lively community events like the Jambalaya Festival with significant new commercial and educational infrastructure development.
Events

Ascension Parish Events Calendar Features Jambalaya Festival May 21-24

This May, the Gonzales Jambalaya Festival draws thousands to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, a vibrant Memorial Day weekend tradition from May 21-24, according to Jambalayafestival .

Sophie Nguyen·April 30, 2026
A lively Juneteenth Music Festival in Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish, with people enjoying music and food under a sunny sky.
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Ascension Parish Hosts Juneteenth Music Festival June 13

This June, Ascension Parish residents can choose between celebrating Juneteenth in Donaldsonville, attending Ascension Pride at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, or joining the Stars and Stripes celebratio

Sophie Nguyen·April 24, 2026