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Meraux

While known for its relaxed pace, there are plenty of events and things to do in Meraux, LA. Much of the social calendar revolves around community gatherings and annual festivals that celebrate local cuisine and heritage. In historic Old Arabi, the local arts scene provides a creative counterpoint, with galleries and performance spaces contributing to the area's cultural life.

• A stroll through historic Old Arabi can lead to an evening of live music at neighborhood spots like Old Arabi Bar or Pirogue's Whiskey Bayou.
• Larger community events and fairs are often held at the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette or at the historic Docville Farm.
• The area celebrates its culinary traditions with a series of annual events, including the Louisiana Crawfish Festival and the Tomato Festival.