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.
2023 Calendar of Events
February
February 19 – Independent Mardi Gras Parade, Starts corner of Blackberry & Highway 1, 1:00 PM
March
April
April 8 – Easter egg hunt, Grand Isle Community Center, 10:30 a.m.
April 9 – Easter Sunrise Service, Artie’s Back Deck , 7:30 a.m. (Sponsored by the GI Community Development Team)
April 14 & 15 – Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration & Cultural Weekend, GI High School (One day event this year!)
TBA – Grand Isle Blessing of the Fleet Festival
May
May 1-2 – Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic – Hurricane Hole
May 26-28 – Bloody Decks Rodeo, Wakeside Marina
May 27 – Grand Isle Islandwide Garage Sale at the Community Center, 8:00 am to 3:00
pm (Sponsored by the GI Community Development Team)
June
June 7-10 – Swollfest, Grand Isle Marina (Former Sand Dollar Marina)
June 22-24 – Creole Classic Fishing Rodeo – Bridge Side Marina
July
July 6, 7, 8 – Blue Boot Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina, bluebootrodeo.com
July 16-17 – Island Strong Fest Beach, across from the Grand Isle Community
Center, https://www.townofgrandisle.com/island-strong-beach-fest/
July 27-29 – Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion, Grand Isle Marina
August
August 18-19 – Dufrene’s Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
August 25-26 – Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
September
September 1-2 – 60th Original Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo, Labor Day Weekend,
Bridge Side Marina
September 29-30 – Caminada Redfish Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina
October
October 6-7 – Ladies Fishing Rodeo Sponsored by the GI Community Development
Team, Bridge Side Marina grandisleevents.org
October 21 – Hargrove Foundation Fishing Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina, beginning at
6:00 a.m.
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.
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
