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 Welcome to Louisiana's Northshore
Welcome to St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana’s Northshore. We’re 45 minutes north of New Orleans – and a world away. The Northshore is the natural choice for families, foodies, nature lovers, golfers and art enthusiasts. Come enjoy our great attractions, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic dining (we’ll feed you well). Find fun and funky festivals, eclectic shopping, and urban pleasures in communities surrounded by beautiful green spaces. Cycle the Tammany Trace or take a swamp tour, gallery-hop, hunt antiques and enjoy a wine tasting – we offer a feast for all the senses.
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Mardi Gras merriment on the Northshore
Parades roll on St. Tammany streets and waterways
 Carnival season is under way! More than a dozen parades make merry here on the Northshore, featuring colorful floats, costumed riders, and the chance to catch your share of “throws” (the beads and trinkets those riders toss to the crowd). Among the standouts: Abita Springs’ slightly wacky Krewe of Push Mow, with the theme this year of “What Were You Thinking?” Mandeville’s Krewe of Eve; and Slidell’s Krewes of Dionysus and Selene. There also are boat parades in Slidell (Krewe of Bilge) and Madisonville (Krewe of Tchefuncte). See the events calendar for details on these and other parades.
| Dragon boat racing coming to the Northshore in April
Have fun just watching ... but why not get a team together?
 The beautiful Tchefuncte River has seen a lot of interesting things over the centuries but it’s never seen anything like this: Dragon Boat races are coming Saturday, April 17. The 2,500-year-old Chinese sport involves 20 team members paddling a long boat, with dragon head bow and dragon tail stern, in unison to rhythmic drumming. It’s fun, it’s great for team-building and it’s a growing sport in North America. The Greater New Orleans International Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Madisonville, here on the Northshore. Fun on the water will be matched by fun onshore where spectators can cheer teams...Read more
| Check out Skippy, Global Wildlife's baby kangaroo
Animal Planet spreads word on Northshore's furry celeb
 Life started out scary for little Skippy, a red kangaroo expelled from his mom’s pouch before he was ready. Luckily, a caring staffer at Global Wildlife Center here on the Northshore saw the one-pound joey – hairless, blind and vulnerable - lying on the grass. Enter Global’s Christina Cooper, who would become (and still is) Skippy’s surrogate mom. Read more of this little marsupial’s story on nature writer Wendee Holtcamp’s Animal Planet blog at http://blogs.discovery.com/animal_news. Holtcamp visited the Northshore recently and spent quality time with the sweet little ‘roo, who's become one of the park’s most popular creatures.
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Current EventsClick on an underlined date in the calendar to read about that date's event. Olde Towne Alive Block PartyThis event will be marked by three hours of Olde Towne Alive music, art, fine and casual dining, a rock-climbing wall for the kids, antique car displays and more.
Krewe de Paws ParadeDog parade with proceeds to be donated to various local animal loving non-profit organizations.
Slidell Gem, Jewelry, and Bead ShowGem, jewelry, and bead show open to the public featuring gemstones, fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, fine minerals, beading classes, and more!
Second Saturday Evening StrollCoordinated galleries stay open from 6-9PM.
Cajun DanceLive cajun music accompanied by free dance lessons.
Krewe of Orpheus ParadeThe Krewe of Orpheus 2010 will roll on Friday, February 12th at 7pm. The parade begins near the KMart shopping center and will proceed west on Hwy 22. We turn onto...
Krewe of Selene ParadeNamed after the Godess of the Moon.
Krewe of Tchefuncte Boat ParadeOrganized in 1973, the boat parade cruises along the Tchefuncte River and the Madisonville Riverfront.
Krewe of Covington ParadeThe Mystic Krewe of Covington was organized in 1951 as the Krewe of KaaCee after the initials of the Knights of Columbus (KC) - the krewe's founding group. This organization is...
Northshore Art MarketThe North Shore Art Market was formed to provide an alternative venue for artists to exhibit and sell their original works of art in an environment that appeals to a broad...
Mardi Party at the ParkMardi Gras Celebration at the Bogue Falaya Park immediately following the Covington parades.
Covington Lions Club ParadeTraditional parade rolling right before the Krewe of Covington Parade in Downtown Covington.
Krewe of SkunksLacombe parade preceeding the Krewe of Chahta-Ima Parade.
Krewe of Chahta-ImaLacombe parade following the Krewe of Skunks parade.
Krewe of BushMardi Gras Parade
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