The award winning Festival International De Louisiane is a free festival. It depends entirely on donations from private individuals and corporate sponsors. The festival will be April 22-26, with a 5K run, arts, crafts, fabulous cuisine, and musical performances from all over the world. Admission to the festival is absolutely free. There's something new this year, the Festival Pass. It's an opportunity to upgrade your experience while financially supporting the festival. There are three different Festival passes to accommodate a wide range of budgets. The Marquis Pass offers access to the Marquis Tent at Scene Stabil Drill, with complimentary catering, open bar, a restroom trailer, Access to exclusive seating areas, rest stops, and express beverage lines. The Marquis Pass is $1,000. The Bon Temps Pass affords festival goers access to exclusive covered seating, three rest stops with attendant & hand washing station, and express beverage lines at a cost of $400. The budget minded Lagniappe Pass offers access to three rest stops, and express beverage lines. It's just $65.00. Click here to purchase the pass of your choice.

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