CALENDAR: Upcoming Ascension Parish events
Michael TortorichHero luncheon
ATMOS Energy will show appreciation to Ascension Parish first responders with the annual Hero Luncheon scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2.
The location will be 40492 Abby James Rd., Prairieville.
Spring wine gala
The Ralph's Market Spring Wine Gala will be 6-9 p.m. May 3 at Houmas House and Gardens in Darrow.
Gospel in the park
The River Road African American Museum will hold the Gospel in the Park music event from noon to 7 p.m. May 11 at Jambalaya Park in Gonzales.
Listen and Learn
Listen and Learn about the Opioid Epidemic will be 6 to 8 p.m. May 16 at the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales.
Classic car show
The 2024 Classic Car Show on the Square will be May 18 in Donaldsonville.
Registration will be 8 a.m.-noon, and the event will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Vendors can call (225) 473-4814.
Comedy festival
The Lunchbox Comedy Festival will be May 18-19 at The Cabin and Courtyard.
The address is 5405 Hwy. 44, Gonzales.
Jambalaya Festival
The 57th annual Gonzales Jambalaya Festival will be May 24-26 along Irma Blvd.
Donaldsonville live events
The festival association has released the 2024 event and band schedule on its website and Facebook page.
The Donaldsonville Downtown Development District will present Downtown Live at Crescent Park from 6-9 p.m. in June, July and August.
Scheduled are Big Frank Lil Frank June 1, Michael Foster Project July 3 and Lil Wayne and the Same Ol' 2 Step Aug. 3.
Juneteenth Festival
The City of Donaldsonville will host the 29th annual Juneteenth Festival June 15 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Louisiana Square on Railroad Avenue in the historic district.
Vendors can apply through Eventbrite beginning April 8 at 9 a.m.
The music lineup includes:
- 11:30 a.m.-noon: Wanda August, the Angel of Faith
- noon-1:30 p.m.: Red Tape Musiq
- 2-3:30 p.m.: Total Control Band
- 4-5:30 p.m.: Michael Foster Project
- 6-7 p.m.: Royal Essence
Do you have an item you would like to have listed on the Ascension Parish events calendar? Email our staff with information on your event.
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