The coming months are full of an incredible lineup of events, festivals and activities on the Northshore. Here are three special standouts to enjoy the long days of summer.
Cue to Greatness
You can “pour” over the list of wine dinners and tastings during May.
While the official kickoff to summer is Memorial Day Weekend, it begins a little early in our parish! That’s because May is going to be one month for the (cook)books. The 14th annual event celebrates Covington’s amazing restaurants and art lovers alike. A long list of our parish’s top restaurants will feature wine dinners and special tastings. The Vintner’s Dinners are by reservation only. If you really want to indulge, try the Festa del Vino Wine Tasting event on May 10. For more information, click here.
Cue the Water Works
Now this looks like fun! The 8th Annual Float Fest on the Bogue Chitto River takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22. Enjoy a relaxing time with your friends and family as you tube down the river. Food, live music and games will keep the day “flowing.” For more details, visit Louisiana River Adventures.
Cue the Fireworks
July Fourth is on a Friday this year, so that adds to the fun with a long holiday weekend! As with every year, the Northshore has a plethora of events and activities to celebrate our nation’s 319th birthday. You can start the day with the annual “4 on the 4th” run/walk in Covington. The event includes a four-mile race and half-mile kids race. To register, click here. Then, you can cap off a day of parades and festivities with the fireworks display in Mandeville at the annual “Light Up the Lake” celebration along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. While the fireworks show begins at 8:30 p.m., you can (and should) arrive early to enjoy the offerings of several food trucks, drink tents and music. The event is free and open to the public.
While these events are sure to bring loads of fun, there are many more to enjoy this summer. For a complete list of events and activities, click visitthenorthshore.com.