Events

Events in Grand Isle

Ready to compete in the Gulf against some of the top anglers in the world? Start off small at one of our many fishing rodeos held almost every weekend or cast your line during the oldest fishing tournament in the United States. Looking for something different? Come celebrate Mardi Gras, Easter, July 4th or Christmas with our small community that knows how to revel in big style.

2024 Calendar of Events

January

January 27 – Live Oak Tree Planting Event, 4 locations (Cheniere Playground, 90 West Park, Community Center and Port Commission Office) 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

February

February 11 – Independent Mardi Gras Parade, Starts corner of Blackberry & Highway 1 and ends at the end of Oak Lane, 1:00 PM

March

March 1-20 – Hurricane Hole Spring Challenge

March 30 – Easter Egg Hunt, Grand Isle Community Center, 10:30 AM

March 31 – Easter Sunrise Service, 7:00 AM, Hurricane Hole Club House

March 30 – Grand Isle Easter Egg Hunt, Grand Isle Community Center, 10:30 AM

March 30 – Grand Isle Iris Tour, Lafitte Woods Nature Preserve, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

April

April 5-7 – Grand Isle Firemans’s Fair, Tarpon Pavilion

April 6 – Grand Isle Iris Tour, Lafitte Woods Nature Preserve, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

April 19-20 – Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration & Cultural Weekend, Grand Isle High School (Sponsored by the GI Community Development Team)

April 20 – Grand Isle Love the Boot Event, Behind Bridge Side Marina – www.restoreorretreat.org

April 26-27 – Paddle Palozzo, Brideside Marina

May

May 1-4 – Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, Hurricane Hole

May 2-4 – Serenity by the Sea, Grand Isle High School

May 24 – Hurricane Hole Snapper Series

May 24-25 – 2nd Annual United Rentals Fishing Rodeo, Hurricane Hole

May 24-26 – Bloody Decks Rodeo, Wakeside Marina

May 25 – Grand Isle Islandwide Garage Sale at the Grand Isle Port, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (Sponsored by the GI Community Development Team) https://grandisleevents.org/

June

June 5-8 – Swollfest, Grand Isle Marina

June 14-15 – Grand Isle Speckled Trout Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina

June 21-22 – Creole Classic Fishing Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina

June 28-29 – Wounded Warrior Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina

June 28-30 – Southern Angler Fishing Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina

July

July 6 – 4th of July celebration, Bridge Side, Chase Taylor Band, 10:00 pm to midnight

July 11-13 – Blue Boot Rodeo, Tarpon Pavilion, bluebootrodeo.com

July 18-20 – Island Strong Music Fest, Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion, Visit Island Strong Music Fest

(If you are interested in becoming a vendor or want to contact the event organizers please email: islandstrongmusicfest@gmail.com)

July 20 – FCA Youth Saltwater Series Rodeo, Bridge Side Maria

July 24-27 – Hurricane Hole Invitational

July 25-27 – Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion, Grand Isle Marina

August

August 2-3 – Dufrene’s Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina

August 15-17 – Cut Off Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina

August 23-24 – Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina, sign up at: https://ccalouisiana.com/events/ride-the-bull-kayak-tourney/

August 31 – Hurricane Hole Snapper Series

August 31 – 61th Original Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo, Labor Day Weekend,
Bridge Side Marina

September

TBA – Hargrove Foundation Reel ‘Em In Fishing Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina

September 20-26 – Hurricane Hole Tuna and Swordfish Challenge

September 27-29 – Caminada Redfish Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina

October

October 11-12 – GI Ladies Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina (Sponsored by the GI Community Development Team) https://grandisleevents.org/

October 19 – FOGI Gumbo Cookout, Grand Isle Multiplex

November

December

December 1 –  Starts our Christmas Tree Lighting and Programs Celebrations

Dates are subject to change. Other events will be added as soon as dates are confirmed. If you have any questions or doubts its always wise to check with event stations for more information.

For more information, please contact the Grand Isle Tourist Commission at:

985-787-2997 or email to: townofgrandisle@gmail.com
Grand Isle Info & Comm Center 985-787-2997