Welcome to the official site for the City of Opelousas, Louisiana.
The City of Opelousas is located in central St. Landry Parish about 20 miles north of the City of Lafayette. It is the largest city in St. Landry Parish and is considered one of the faster growing cities in the State of Louisiana. It is also rich in history and culture. The third oldest city in Louisiana, Opelousas is home to a diverse culture of Creole and Cajun ancestry. Sounds of Zydeco, Swamp Pop, and Cajun music fill the air. And, don't forget the food -- jambalaya, gumbo, boiled crawfish and shrimp. "Mmmmm, c'est bon!"
This site has been redesigned for your ease of use. City government pages are easily located at the top of the page. Public notices and events are easily seen and accessible to your right. And additional information on the City of Opelousas is available by selecting one of the photo icons to your left.
So, take your time and browse. And, let us know what you think and how we can better serve you.
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Congratulations to Opelousas Biddy Basketball All-Stars Opelousas Spice and Music Festival Poster Contest Visit the NEW Opelousas Spice and Music Festival website, click here ... |
Relay for Life - May 2 Orphan Train Groundbreaking - May 6 Music and Market Series continues in May La Table Francaise- April 30 Opelousas Spice and Music Festival -June 5-8 |
