Visit Jefferson Parish for Labor Day Weekend

Plan to spend your long holiday weekend in Jefferson Parish. Use this guide to find fun events and activities to fill your Labor Day weekend itinerary.

Be sure to call ahead to confirm any possible holiday hours at attractions, restaurants, and shops.

Explore at a Museum

If you want to beat the heat with an air-conditioned afternoon activity or learn more about the history and nature of Jefferson Parish, local museums are a great way to spend time during Labor Day weekend. Check out a few of these museums and historic sites and add a few stops to your itinerary:

Take a Walking Tour

If you didn’t get your history fix at the museums, head outside and try a walking tour of historic Gretna. This tour begins at the Heritage House Welcome Center and takes you through town to see sites like the Jefferson Memorial Arch, German-American Cultural Center, St. Joseph Catholic Church and Gardens, Gretna Historical Society Museum, and more.

Dine on a Patio

Spend the unofficial last weekend of summer on a patio with a delicious meal and a cool beverage. Jefferson Parish is full of great restaurants serving regional specialties like seafood, po-boys, and Creole dishes. For Labor Day weekend, here are our top picks for patio dining:

Book a Fishing Charter

Enjoy the ultimate fishing experience in Jefferson Parish and charter an experienced captain for an inshore, offshore, or coastal excursion in this fisherman’s paradise. In early September, expect tarpon, bull reds, snapper, and flounder to be in season. Learn more and book a fishing charter here.

Take a Hike

Explore the hiking trails of Barataria Preserve at Jean Lafitte National Park, showcasing the best of Louisiana’s wild wetlands. Its 26,000 acres include bayous, swamps, marshes, and forests, with boardwalks and dirt trails that offer chances to spot alligators, more than 200 bird species, and a variety of wildflowers and plants.

Enjoy Indoor Fun

Finally, cool off and tap into your competitive side with these fun social activities, or visit the top shops in Jefferson Parish and buy something to commemorate the perfect long holiday weekend.

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