Welcome to Jefferson Parish, the New Orleans Gateway. Whether you're planning a family vacation or a business trip, Jefferson can offer you all the comforts, entertainment and amenities to make your stay a memorable one. Kids will love our new Kenner Planetarium and MegaDome Cinema in Rivertown...adults will enjoy first-class shopping, historical districts, Farmer's Markets, exciting nightlife and, of course, our world-renowned food. So plan your vacation in Jefferson Parish, the Gateway to New Orleans!

NOTICE: Grand Isle State Park remains closed to visitors due to damages sustained from Hurricanes Gustav & Ike

America'sWetland's Birding Trail on

Louisiana's Great Gulf Coast

Welcome to America's Wetland's Birding Trail on Louisiana's Great Gulf Coast.  Come and take a trip into wildlife and culture.  With landscapes ranging from coastal wetlands to rolling hills and prairies, Louisiana is a natural paradise.

The Flight of the Purple Martins

Experience a breathtaking event for seasoned bird watchers and spectators alike that happens in Jefferson Parish every year. 

Festivals

Find out what's happening in the Jefferson Parish area: click the links below to learn more about festivals and events in the New Orleans area:

February 13-15 - Family Gras Celebration (Metairie)

March 1 & 2 - San Francisco Plantation's "Frisco Fest"

March 16 - St. Patrick's Day Parade (Metairie).  The St. Patrick's Day Parade is a tradition in Jefferson

March 22 - 23 & 29 -30 - Spring in the Swamp

March 30 - Irish-Italian Parade (Metairie)

April 11 & 12 - Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration

April 18 - 20 - Potpourri Festival