Nestled on the south shore of majestic Lake Pontchartrain and along the banks of the mighty Mississippi, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, offers all the diversity, community, and excitement that our great state can provide. With a kaleidoscopic array of modern civic living and lush scenic marshland, Jefferson Parish is a place to grow and explore. A region of rapid growth and business development over the past several decades, Jefferson Parish is a jewel along the Gulf Coast, with business and tourism interests rising in recent years.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary of heralding and celebrating the diverse and vibrant culture of the region, Visit Jefferson Parish is rolling out the welcome wagon for Jefferson Parish’s Bicentennial. As the official marketing organization for the parish, Visit Jefferson Parish proudly advocates for the health and growth of a vibrant hospitality industry, which employs over 20,000 workers and takes in nearly $2 billion in visitor spending annually. Thanks to visitor taxes acquired, parish residents save just over $1,100.00 annually on their state taxes. Statistics according to the 2023 Visitor Economic Impact Study by the Louisiana Office of Tourism.
Through the promotion of outdoor amenities and unique programming, such as the Jefferson Parish Louisiana Oyster Trail, sponsored by Urban South Brewery, the annual Taste of the Trail in November, the annual summer Foodie Feast Jefferson Parish Restaurant Week, and the annual Jefferson Parish “Best in Sno” Sno Ball Blitz, Visit Jefferson Parish makes sure that Jefferson Parish is always open for business and ready to entertain the world. By partnering with hotels, restaurants, attractions, transportation companies, and businesses offering resources throughout the parish, Visit Jefferson Parish is able to market the heart of Southeast Louisiana to visitors of all types, from leisure travelers, group reunions, meeting & conference organizers, sporting tournaments, and work closely with travel media and social influencers.
To learn more about Visit Jefferson Parish or find something fun for the whole family this Summer, visit visitjeffersonparish.com.
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