Community Overview

Welcome to Lake Charles La, a small big town, Nestled Right between Metropoitian Houston and New Orleans. We are a thriving, growing community that offers that hometown feel. Lake Charles, is deep in SWLA and part of the heart and soul of Cajun Country. Every weekend, there is a festival, entertainment at any of our 3 local Casinos and wonderful local food and spirits. Our ever developing downtown area will be sure to catch your eyes, and heart. Local artist show great pride and talent across the city in different displays of art and events. McNeese state University offers great secondary education opportunities for anyone looking to further their lives and careers. We also have a top rated Technical College, that has many great programs for our industrial growth. You can catch a flight to Houston or Dallas from our local Airport, which makes, business or leisure travel the best you can get. I hope you enjoy your time here whether you are just passing through or staying here for the long haul, Lake Charles is Home to me and I hope I can find the Home for you, thanks for stopping by!

Did you know that Lake Charles, LA has the second largest Mardi Gras Celebrations in the State? We beat out Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. If you have never experienced Mardi Gras you are in for a treat. We kick off our season in Jan. and the Balls, and parades continue till Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. The colorful Queens and Kings displays can be seen at 12th night a celebration that kicks off the Mardi Gras season. We have different Parades throughout the Holiday season for Families, the partiers and the festive ones. This 2020 Mardi Gras is Feburary 25th. Come on and join the fun. Check out Visitlakecharles.org for complete list of parades, events and festivals.