Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties. The largest parish by population is Jefferson Parish, and the largest by land area is Cameron Parish.

Some Louisiana urban environments have a multicultural, multilingual heritage, being so strongly influenced by an admixture of 18th century French, Spanish, Native American (Indian) and African cultures that they are considered to be somewhat exceptional in the U.S. Before the American influx and statehood at the beginning of the 19th century, the territory of current Louisiana State had been a Spanish and French colony. In addition, the pattern of development included importing numerous African slaves in the 18th century, with many from the same region of West Africa, thus concentrating their culture.

Louisiana is bordered to the west by the state of Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by the state of Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico.

Venues in Louisiana Baton Rouge River Center Arena Baton Rouge River Center Exhibition Hall Baton Rouge River Center Theatre Cajundome Centurytel Center Coushatta Casino Resort Delta Downs Event Center Dixon Hall Fogelman Arena Heymann Performing Arts Center House Of Blues - New Orleans Louisiana Superdome Mahalia Jackson Theatre New Orleans Arena One Eyed Jacks Republic New Orleans The Howlin Wolf Tipitina's Uptown UNO Lakefront Arena

Some Upcoming Events in Louisiana Click on venue name at left to see all events for that location.

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