National Tourism Week!

We're Game to Celebrate at 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive!Every day is a reason to celebrate! All week during National Tourism Week, May 5-13, we'll have cake and special activities going on, so stop by and see us!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!Saturday, May 5, Children's Day:
Join us for Children's Day, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., when the whole CVB will be filled with great activities to do with your kids. Gumbeaux Gator will also be making a guest appearance!

Tuesday, May 8, Restaurant Day:
We will showcase area restaurants, and you can come and sample delicious cuisine! Come to the Lake Charles Civic Center from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a variety of the area's finest foods!

If your restaurant is interested in participating in Restaurant Day, click HERE to learn more!

Wednesday, May 9, Hospitality Training
The mission of the "Game On" Hospitality Ambassador Program is to increase awareness of the attractions and tourism products in Calcasieu Parish in an effort to make visitors feel welcome at every turn! Group trainings for all members of the hospitality industry are scheduled at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at SpringHill Suites by Marriott. Click here to learn more!

Friday, May 12, Volunteer Day:
If you're a volunteer in Southwest Louisiana, stop by the CVB from 1-3 p.m. for a special reception just for you! We love our volunteers that help us from day to day, and we'd like to recognize those who also help our area businesses and organizations.

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It's truly been one of those years. Completely amazed at how many new events, concerts and activities are going on in the Lake Charles area at any given moment. You hear "April Showers Bring May Flowers," but looking at the calendar, it's pouring events in April! So, here are some highlights: Kicking off with the Margaret Place 100th Anniversary and Palm Sunday Tour of Homes, visitors and residents can check out these lovely homes and enjoy a Streetcar re-enactment from the trek of the trolley cars 100 years ago. There are Easter celebrations with "The Choice Easter Musical" April 1, 6, & 7, and then, music, music and more music! There is a new series called "Throwback with Jack" at L'Auberge Casino Resort featuring Bag of Donuts, The CheeWeez, and the Molly Ringwalds. All super fun bands. There's also the Louisiana Railroad Days Festival and the Downtown Crawfish Festival. Not to mention, art lovers will adore the Spring Art Walk and Art Battle! The McNeese Banners Series is also in full swing with a variety of international and national acts coming to the area. Foe a complete schedule of events, check www.visitlakecharles.org/events