08/15/2026
PROCLAMATION: Parish President Mitch Orgeron has proclaimed August 15, 2026 as Acadian Heritage Day!
Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou – Lafourche Parish is an unapologetically Cajun destination and is comprised of many different ethnicities that make a unique “cultural gumbo” not found anywhere else in the world. Lafourche Parish is connected to the Acadian Regions of Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada through Acadian ancestral and historical ties and acknowledges the significant contributions made by the Acadians to our parish and region.
In 1881 at the National Acadian Convention in Memramcook, New Brunswick, the decision to adopt a national day was made and in 2003 the National Acadian Day Act was passed by the Government of Canada; and National Acadian Day has been observed in Canada to recognize the distinct nationality, history, and cultural significance of the Acadians. On August 15th each year, National Acadian Day has been observed in Canada to recognize the distinct nationality, history, and cultural significance of the Acadians.
Throughout the entire history of Louisiana, Lafourche Parish was the site of the largest single settlement of Acadians in 1785 and at the time of Statehood in 1812 had the highest percentage of Acadians of any parish in Louisiana.
In 2022, the Lafourche Parish Tourist Commission (Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism) formed a working partnership with the Acadian Regions of Nova Scotia and the Congres Mondial Acadien titled “From Acadian to Cajun – Two Countries, One Culture” and is continuing that partnership with the purpose of promoting tourism and increasing awareness of our shared cultural connections, including food, music, history, and ancestry. We understand the ongoing need to preserve, promote, and celebrate our own Acadian and Cajun heritage in Lafourche Parish and to educate the public about our diverse and distinct culture.
Louisiana's Cajun Bayou
