This might be the most difficult and delicious post we’ve ever done for Pelican State of Mind. They said it couldn’t be done, yet here you are, reading about the best king cakes in Louisiana. With Carnival Season here, it’s always fun to ask everyone what place has the BEST king cake. You’ll find that this is a very serious, …
Here Come the Suds: Pelican’s Car Wash Takeover in Alexandria, Louisiana
Ask any team member at Pelican what’s one of our favorite things to do, and they’ll tell you it’s giving back to our communities. One phrase you might here is “Pelican Pays,” and we do that through our free community events, with our Car Wash Takeover in Alexandria being one of them! For the past two summers, we hosted a …
Where to Get the Best Po’boys in Louisiana
Ask anyone in Louisiana, and they’ll agree that there are few things in life better than an excellent po’boy. To have a truly great po’boy, it’s got to have the “holy trinity” of po’boys—great bread, amazing toppings and dressed perfectly. In Louisiana, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to great po’boys. Some po’boys truly outdo …
Where to Get the Best Pizza in Louisiana
You’ve asked us on social media, and we’re delivering! When it comes to Louisiana, where can you get the best pizza? We asked our branch employees for the best pizza joints in their communities, and they shared where to get the crispiest and cheesiest pizzas. Grab a slice from one of these spots! Prairieville – Roma Pizza If you are …
5 Things You NEED to Do in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria is located in Rapides Parish right in the heart of Louisiana. They’ve even taken that name to heart, adopting their central location as the city’s slogan, The Heart of Louisiana. Beyond being known for their important historical and cultural significance to Central Louisiana, the city is also well-known for their ability to put on a good time! We’ve gathered …
Chilling with the Community: A Look at the Sno-Shack Takeover in Alexandria
We love our Louisiana communities. Seriously, most of the employees here don’t shy away from a hug to show some love. Community love has always been a huge passion for Pelican, so we plan events for our branch communities where people don’t have to pay for a thing! That’s part of the giving spirit of Pelican and part of the …