Events
Events in Grand Isle
Ready to compete in the Gulf against some of the top anglers in the world? Start off small at one of our many fishing rodeos held almost every weekend or cast your line during the oldest fishing tournament in the United States. Looking for something different? Come celebrate Mardi Gras, Easter, July 4th or Christmas with our small community that knows how to revel in big style.
2022 Calendar of Events
February
February 27 – Independent Mardi Gras Parade, Starts corner of Blackberry & Highway 1, 1:00 PM (Not taking place this year due to Hurricane Ida)
March
April
April 16 – Easter egg hunt, Grand Isle Community Center, 10:30 a.m.
April 17 – Easter Sunrise Service, Artie’s Back Deck , 7:30 a.m. (Sponsored by the GI Community Development Team)
April 23 – Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration & Cultural Weekend, GI High School (One day event this year!)
April 23-25 – Grand Isle Blessing of the Fleet Festival (cancelled this year)
May
May 26-29 – Bloody Decks Rodeo, Wakeside Marina
May 28 –Grand Isle Islandwide Garage Sale at the Community Center, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (Sponsored by the GI Community Development Team)
June
June 8-11 – Swollfest, Grand Isle Marina (Former Sand Dollar Marina)
July
July 7-9 – Blue Boot Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina,bluebootrodeo.com
July 15-16 – Island Strong Fest Beach, across from the Grand Isle Community Center, https://www.townofgrandisle.com/island-strong-beach-fest/
July 28-30 – Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion, Grand Isle Marina
July 15-16 – Isle Strong Beach Fest, Grand Isle Beach across from the Community Center
August
August 28-29 – Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina (tentatively planned)
September
September 2-4 – 60th Original Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo, Labor Day Weekend, Bridge Side Marina
September 23-25 – Caminada Redfish Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina
October
October 7-8 – Ladies Fishing Rodeo Sponsored by the GI Community Development Team, Bridge Side Marina grandisleevents.org
October 22 – Hargrove Foundation Fishing Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina, beginning at 6:00 a.m.
November
December
December 1 – Starts our Christmas Tree Lighting and Programs Celebrations
Dates are subject to change. Other events will be added as soon as dates are confirmed.
For more information, please contact the Grand Isle Tourist Commission at:
985-787-2997 or email to: townofgrandisle@gmail.com
Grand Isle Info & Comm Center 985-787-2997