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.
2026 Calendar of Events
January
February
February 15 – Grand Isle Mardi Gras Parade, Starts corner of Blackberry & Highway 1 and ends at the end of Oak Lane, 1:00 PM
March
March 28 – Grand Isle Iris Tour, Lafitte Woods Nature Preserve, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Tour led by Jean Landry of The Nature Conservancy)
April
April 5 – Easter Sunrise Service – Tommy’s Back Deck – 7:00 am – (Sponsored by the GI Community Development team) https://grandisleevents.
April 18 – Paddle Palozzo, Brideside Marina
April 18-19 – Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration & Cultural Weekend, Grand Isle High School (Sponsored by the GI Community Development Team)
April 30 – May 2 – 29th Annual Serenity by the Sea Retreat, Grand Isle High School, 149 Ludwig Lane
May
June
June 10-13 – Swollfest, Grand Isle Marina
June 25-27 – ABC Louisiana Fishing Rodeo, Hurricane Hole Marina
July
July 10-11 – Blue Boot Rodeo, Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion
July 16-18 – Island Strong Music Festival, Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion
- (If you are interested in becoming a vendor or want to contact the event organizers please email: islandstrongmusicfest@gmail.com)
August
August 1-2 – CCA Legislators Rodeo, Hurricane Hole
August 7-8 – Nicholls Cheer Fishing Rodeo, Wake Side Marina
August 8 – Red Dress Roll
August 27 – Hurricane Hole Louisiana Open, Hurricane Hole Marina and Resort
August 29 – Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina, sign up at: https://ccalouisiana.com/events/ride-the-bull-kayak-tourney/
September
September 4-6 – Original Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
September 6 – Hargrove Foundation Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina
September 8-10 – ABC Fishing Rodeo – Grand Isle Marina
September 20 – Movie night at Grand Isle State Park
September 26-28 – Caminada Redfish Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina
October
October 9-10 – GI Ladies Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina (Sponsored by the GI Community Development Team) https://grandisleevents.org/
TBA– Bayou Coast Falling Tide Kayak Tournament, Bridge Side Marina
October 24 – Pumpkin Patch, G.I. State Park, 3:00 pm
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