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The Gretna Heritage Festival, an annual celebration of Gretna's German culture, food and people is host to national & international entertainers, amusement rides, games, arts and crafts, German Beer Garden, and an Italian Village.
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Planetarium & MegaDome Cinema

Planetarium with Laser Light Shows, and MegaDome Cinema featuring Volcanoes of the Sea and The Planets!
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Arts, Entertainment & Culture

Let us entertain you!  Jefferson Parish diverse in its people and culture brings you entertainment year round.  Perhaps you prefer live theater, or maybe it's a lively festival, or you are more of a history buff.  Whatever your preference you are sure to find it in Jefferson. 


Jefferson Performing Arts Society
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The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) has an exciting season ahead with performances at the Performing Arts Center located in Metairie on the eastbank of Jefferson and at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre and Teatro Wego! located on the westbank of Jefferson.  There is something for everyone, drama, comedy, kids theatre, and holiday presentations!  Call the box office at 504-885-2000 or visit www.jpas.org for complete details and to purchase tickets.

The Jefferson Parish Libray
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Few places offer the chance to escape, the Jefferson Library is one of those places.  The East Jefferson Library features meeting space for rental, a business section, children's wing with story time and puppet theatre (call for details).  504-889-8143


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Audubon Nature Institute - Aquarium, IMAX, Insectarium & Zoo
  • 6500 Magazine Street
  • New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Phone: 504-581-4629
  • Region: New Orleans

Walk beneath the vivid Caribbean Reef, marvel at the lush beauty of the Amazon Rainforest and journey the Mississippi River at the Aquarium of the Americas.  Penguins, sting rays, sharks and other MORE >>

Black Cat Productions
  • P.O. Box 2933
  • Gretna, LA 70054
  • Phone: 504-481-9014
  • Region: Gretna

Writing, Producing, and Recording Jazz, Gospel, and Contemporary Music Black Cat Productions, LLC is a music resource company committed to writing, producing, recording, and promoting various types MORE >>

Boomtown Casino
  • 4132 Peters Road
  • Harvey, LA 70058
  • Phone: 504-366-7711
  • Region: Harvey

Leave your worries behind and escape to Boomtown® Casino New Orleans for a little relaxation and fun. With live entertainment, three great restaurants and three levels of non-stop gaming action, MORE >>

Deep Fried What?
  • 711 Spring Thyme Drive
  • Belle Chasse, LA 70037
  • Phone: (504) 931-9187

Festival concessions...deep fried items such as fried Oreos, Snickers, Reese's Cups, Coke, Cake and more! Enjoy this unique treat at fairs, festivals or your special event! Great idea for sports and MORE >>

Fry Dat Louisiana
  • 743 Bonnabel Boulevard
  • Suite 203
  • Metairie, LA 70005
  • Phone: (504) 454-1328
  • Region: Metairie

Deep fried specialty items. A MUST for any festival. Visit our website at www.frydatlouisiana.com or call for details on how we can make your party, fair, festival, or gathering a SWEET SUCCESS. MORE >>

German-American Cultural Center
  • 519 Huey P. Long Avenue
  • Gretna, LA 70053
  • Phone: 504-363-4202
  • Region: Gretna

Interprets the German immigrant contribution to Louisiana, 1720's to present. The GACC interprets the unique German immigrant contribution to Louisiana's history through exhibits, lectures, programs, MORE >>

Highly Seasoned Catering
  • P.O. Box 26035
  • New Orleans, LA 70186
  • Phone: (504) 914-6967
  • Region: New Orleans

Highly Seasoned Catering is a custom caterer specializing in foods tailor made for its customers, exceptionally priced, has excellent foods and is synonymous with quality. Every member of our staff MORE >>

Jefferson Parish Library
  • 4747 West Napoleon Avenue
  • Metairie, LA 70001
  • Phone: 504-838-1190
  • Region: Metairie

We have 16 locations between the east and west bank of Jefferson Parish.  Visit us online at www.jefferson.lib.la.us  The eastbank regional branch at 4747 West Napoleon Avenue has an extensive MORE >>

Jefferson Performing Arts Society
  • 1118 Clearview Parkway
  • Metairie, LA 70001
  • Phone: 504-885-2000
  • Region: Metairie

Founded in 1978 by Dennis G. Assaf and Hannah J. Cunningham, the Jefferson Performing Arts Society is a non-profit professional arts organization whose mission is to promote arts performance, MORE >>

Louisiana Children's Museum
  • 420 Julia Street
  • New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Phone: 504-523-1357
  • Region: New Orleans

Come Play With Us Today!Find something new and fun to do each time you visit the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Explore and experience 30,000 square feet of hands-on fun, engaging exhibits and exciting MORE >>

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Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop

The Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop is an authentic shop featuring tools and hands-on demonstrations. Following in tradition, the Gretna Green Valentine's Day weddings are held each February.

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