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OPELOUSAS TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31st AT SOUTH CITY PARK
(Opelousas, LA) — Families are invited to celebrate the Halloween season at the City of Opelousas’ annual Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, October 31, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at South City Park. Presented by Opelousas Tourism and Opelousas Parks & Recreation, this free…
Opelousas Main Street Among 19 Louisiana Communities to Receive 2026 National Main Street Accreditation
(Opelousas, LA) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street have announced that Opelousas Main Street is one of 19 Louisiana Main Street communities designated an Accredited Main Street America program for 2026. This designation means that Main Street…
Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grants Available for Downtown Commercial Properties
Downtown commercial property owners and business owners are invited to apply for restoration funding through the Louisiana Main Street program. Grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 are available to support interior and exterior projects on historic commercial buildings located…
UPDATED: Downtown Opelousas Property Owners Invited to Apply for 2026 Building Improvement Grant
UPDATED APRIL 24, 2026!! (Opelousas, LA) – The Building Improvement Grant deadline for submissions has been extended to May 30, 2026. Originally the grant was due April 30, 2026. Business owners and commercial property owners located within the Opelousas Downtown Development…
We Love Our Seniors Valentine Event Tuesday, Feb. 10
The City of Opelousas is excited to celebrate our seniors with a special Valentine’s luncheon filled with good food, great company, and community love — sponsored by Sun Community Housing Development Organization. Seniors 62+ are invited to enjoy a FREE Valentine’s meal, door…
CITY OF OPELOUSAS AWARDED KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL TRASH RECEPTACLE GRANT
(Opelousas, LA) – The City of Opelousas is pleased to be selected as one of the 47 recipients of the 2025-26 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Trash Receptacle Grant Program made possible with funding from the State of Louisiana and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The grant, which…
Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade Returns December 11
The City of Opelousas is proud to announce the return of the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade, set to illuminate downtown on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. This festive event has been a cornerstone of the city’s holiday celebrations for more than half a century,…
Opelousas Main Street Invites Community to “Imagine Main Street” Workshop on October 21
(Opelousas, LA) – The City of Opelousas, in coordination with Opelousas Main Street, invites residents and stakeholders to participate in “Imagine Opelousas Main Street Events.” Residents are invited to share their vision for the future of downtown Opelousas during the Imagine…
OPELOUSAS TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH AT SOUTH CITY PARK
(Opelousas, LA) — The City of Opelousas invites families to enjoy a safe and spirited Halloween celebration at the annual Trick or Treat Trail, happening Saturday, October 25, from 4 PM to 6 PM at South City Park. Hosted by Opelousas Tourism and Opelousas Parks & Recreation, this…
The Enduring Fascination with Everyday Life
The Enduring Fascination with Everyday Life Life, in its most unadorned form, is a tapestry woven with threads of routine, surprise, joy, and sorrow. We often find ourselves caught up in the pursuit of extraordinary achievements, overlooking the quiet beauty and profound lessons…