As a Marketing Specialist focused on community event planning, the connections formed during the entire process are some of my favorite benefits. Many of the events I work on take place in different parts of the state, giving me the chance to build relationships with vendors and Pelican State Credit Union branch teams. One area that I’ve worked with a …
Louisiana Restaurant Specialties You Can’t Get Anywhere Else
Have you ever gone out to eat and noticed something on the menu that made you do a double take? I know I love when something different catches my eye and I get to try a super unique dish! It makes for a special experience that can’t be matched. If you love food and are down to try anything, then …
Spotlight On: Opelousas General Health System
Did you know Pelican was originally chartered as the Department of Hospitals Credit Union? That’s right! Our main membership served the employees of Louisiana charity hospitals, mental health centers and state office personnel. We have since expanded to add several different industries to our field of membership but continue to serve many hospital employees around the state. There is even …
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, …
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 …
History of Cajun Mardi Gras and the Chicken Chase
When most people think Mardi Gras, they think parades, beads, and the French Quarter. For a large part of Louisiana, this isn’t the true Mardi Gras. We’re talking about local, Cajun Mardi Gras—complete with a chicken chase! The Cajun Mardi Gras, traditionally known as Courir de Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday Run, has been a staple in southern Louisiana for …
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