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 My Louisiana By Christine Smith

Louisiana is known as the Sportsman's Paradise and that is especially true of Southwest Louisiana. People come from all around the United States and world to enjoy the vast outdoor experiences here. There is something for everyone whether you're an avid fisherman, hunter, beach bum, or festival lover.

The biggest festival in Lake Charles, Louisiana is Contraband Days. This festival is held every year in May for two weeks with the culminating activities taking place on Mother's Day. Each year a band of pirates led by Jean Lafitte arrive in the city by pirate ship. They make landfall and head to city hall where they capture the mayor and make him/her walk the plank. This is the official beginning of two weeks of fun and games. The Jolly Roger is flown high and proud throughout the weeks until the mayor and his band of officers are able to push the pirates back to sea.



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