Hungarian Heritage Festival Queen Pageant We are excited to announce the 2025 Queen Pageant! Pageant Night Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Victory in Christ Church, Holden, LA Mandatory Contestant Meeting Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Arpadhon Hungarian Settlement Cultural Building, Albany, LA Divisions & Entry Fees Teen Division: $60 Miss Division: $75 Requirements Completed application Signed forms Digital headshot For more information or questions, please contact Lanell Arceneaux at Lla1208@bellsouth.net Stay tuned for more details—we look forward to crowning our 2025 Queen!

Livingston Parish Fair Parade – Livingston, LA The Livingston Parish Fair Parade is a beloved annual tradition that kicks off fair week with vibrant community spirit. Departing from Doyle Elementary School near Will Hughes Road, the parade advances north on LA Highway 63 and wraps up at the fairgrounds via US Highway 190. A colorful mix of fire trucks, police vehicles, floats, marching bands, dance teams, and costumed groups makes its way alongside horseback riders and covered wagons. Participants are judged in different age divisions upon returning to the fairgrounds. Organized by volunteers Rip Jones, Nancy Stewart, and Derek Gardner, this parade celebrates both modern charm and long-held traditions.

🍂 Don’t Miss the Denham Springs Fall Festival! 🍂 Experience the charm of Downtown Denham Springs this fall with a day full of family fun, festive flavors, and small-town hospitality. Stroll through over 150 vendor booths along Range Avenue featuring antiques, art, crafts, greenery, and unique finds. Enjoy delicious food favorites like jambalaya, burgers, funnel cakes, and more. Take a walk down Mattie Street — our very own Art Avenue — to explore local creativity, then relax and enjoy live music at Train Station Park. Step into our antique stores, browse seasonal sales, visit the Old City Hall exhibits, and soak in the fall atmosphere while “people watching” from cozy rest areas. With games, kiddie rides, comfort stations, and a safe, welcoming environment, it’s the perfect way to spend a crisp autumn day. Come make memories, shop, eat, and pass a good time at the Denham Springs Fall Festival in the Antique Village!

Whether you’re a devoted reader, an aspiring writer, or just searching for a fun, family-friendly day out, the Livingston Parish Book Festival has something for everyone. This year’s festival is packed with engaging opportunities to connect with local and regional authors, meet award-winning guest authors, and explore offerings from community organizations. Enjoy a vibrant marketplace featuring a variety of vendors, indulge in delicious bites from food trucks, and soak in the festive atmosphere with live music, arts and crafts, face painting, bounce houses, and countless photo opportunities. Join us for a joyful celebration of the written word with friends, family, and fellow book enthusiasts. Don’t miss out! For all ages.

French Settlement Creole Festival Celebrate the rich history, culture, and traditions of French Settlement at the annual Creole Festival! This family-friendly event features live music, delicious Creole food, local arts and crafts, and fun activities for all ages. Guests can explore cultural exhibits, shop unique vendor booths, and enjoy performances that honor the community’s heritage. Come out and experience a day filled with food, music, and culture while supporting local vendors and celebrating the vibrant history of French Settlement.

Join us in downtown Denham Springs for the Lighting of the Old City Hall! Bring the whole family for a night filled with holiday cheer—enjoy free choir performances, wagon rides, kids’ rides, photos and letters with Santa, cookies, hot chocolate, children’s activities, and so much more. It’s a family-friendly evening we look forward to sharing with you each year!

Small Business Saturday gets even better in the Denham Springs Antique Village with the Christmas Open House! Shop one-of-a-kind antiques, unique gifts for the whole family, and enjoy tasty holiday treats along the way. From Paige’s Pantry—where you’ll never have to worry about Christmas cookies again—to Whistle Stop Café and Mustard Seed Creamery’s delicious food, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Make a whole day of it with your family and experience the charm, flavors, and festive spirit of downtown Denham Springs.

Sheriff Jason Ard' Christmas Crusade is proud to present the Denham Springs Christmas Toyland Parade! The parade will begin at Denham Springs High school and end at Veterans Blvd. Our parade will run rain or shine.