All November Long
This November, celebrate Louisiana’s pearl, the oyster, with a month-long shellabration! Explore the Trail and enjoy oysters any way you like, whether raw, fried, baked, or chargrilled, for a true "Taste of Oyster Trail." Discover what’s new, find the freshest, most flavorful oysters in Jefferson Parish, and take advantage of daily specials and discounts at participating restaurants throughout the month.
Join us as we celebrate Louisiana’s pearl, the oyster with a month-long shellabration! Throughout the month, we’ll shine a spotlight on Louisiana’s thriving oyster industry and the hardworking harvesters who bring these delicacies to our tables. Discover what’s new along the trail and find the best places to enjoy the freshest, most flavorful oysters in the world, right here in Jefferson Parish.
Download the Visit Jefferson Parish app, check-in at THREE (3) of the Louisiana Oyster Trail restaurants during the month of November, and receive a hand-crafted oyster ornament made by a local artist.
The Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. and the Louisiana Tourism Recovery Program created the Louisiana Oyster Trail in 2012. The trail is an experience focusing on Jefferson Parish restaurants serving Louisiana oysters! Visitors and locals alike will experience local flavor and, as "lagniappe,” get to enjoy the whimsy of each participating restaurant’s 3-foot-tall oyster sculpture hand-painted with flair by a local artist!
Kenner
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Metairie, LA
Metairie, Jefferson Parish’s largest community, is located on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain between New Orleans and Kenner.
Harahan & River Ridge
Harahan was named in honor of James Theodore Harahan, president of the Illinois Central Railroad from Harahan Elementary 1906-1911.
Avondale
Avondale is located on the West Bank of the Mississippi and is bordered by Waggaman to the west and Bridge City to the east.
Westwego
Once a passageway for pioneers headed to the Western frontier, Westwego borders some of Louisiana's most picturesque bayous and swamps.
Marrero, LA
Marrero, on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, is home to the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve.
Harvey
Harvey is located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River and on the Harvey Canal which is a vital shipping route to the Gulf of Mexico.
Gretna
As one of Louisiana's largest national historic register districts, Gretna is steeped in history and intrigue.
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