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Spotlight On: Stephanie Morace of Balloonatics

If you’ve been to one of our events in Denham Springs or stopped by our tent at the Denham Springs Antique Village Festival, chances are good that you’ve been graced with a smile by Stephanie Morace. Stephanie might be the happiest, funniest, most delightful person you will ever meet. She can strike up a conversation with anyone, whether that’s the …

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Our Team’s Favorite Local Jambalaya Spots in Louisiana

It’s no secret that we love food here at Pelican. We’ve talked about the best fried chicken spots, best pizza in Louisiana, best po’boys, extreme food challenges—you name it, and we’ve either done it or have it on our ever-growing list of subjects to talk about! One of our favorite foods here is jambalaya. Beyond being a Southern staple, it’s …

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Where to Get the Best King Cakes in Louisiana

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, …

Spotlight On: Denham Springs Antique Village Spring Festival

Each year, we get the pleasure of sponsoring and presenting two of our favorite festivals in Louisiana—the Denham Springs Antiques Village Spring and Fall Festivals! The festivals are hosted by the Denham Springs Antiques Merchant Association (DSAMA for short), and thousands of people come out throughout the day to support the local businesses in our community. It’s not called the …