Streamin' On the River: A Virtual Vacation in the River Parishes

The River Parishes Tourist Commission (RPTC) is celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, May 3-9, with Streamin' On The River, its first-ever virtual vacation event for citizens and visitors of the River Region. The weeklong event will highlight the vibrant sounds, flavors and culture of the River Region in several components, including River Rhythms, Taste of the River Parishes, River Reel videos, and Virtual River Region tours. National Tourism and Travel Week also coincide with this year's Economic Development Week, May 4-9. Both Economic Development Week and National Travel and Tourism Week will encourage communities to support businesses and highlight the great work of small business owners throughout the River Region. 

The virtual week will consist of video content from various attractions, restaurants, and musicians. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and RPTC Executive Director Buddy Boe will participate in a virtual discussion highlighting the state's tourism and hospitality industry.  The River Region's best music, food, and attractions will all be accessible with a web connection. Streamin' on the River will feature cooking demos and one-of-a-kind recipes, tours of the region's various attractions, performances by local artists, and a daily video from the River Reel video series.

The many joys of the region can be indulged during Tourism Week from the comfort of one's home at streaminontheriver.com with the following schedule, kicking off at 4 pm every day:

Sunday, May 3

• Virtual River Region - St. Michael's Church and Cemetery

• Taste the River Parishes - Ormond Plantation

• River Rhythms -  Historic Riverlands

• River Reel -  Throwdown with Andouille

Monday, May 4

• Virtual River Region - Destrehan Plantation

• Taste the River Parishes - ZoraChistina's Catering

• River Rhythms - San Francisco Plantation

• River Reel -  The Church That Persevered

Tuesday, May 5

• Virtual River Region - Cajun Pride Swamp Tours

• Taste the River Parishes - Spuddy's Cajun Foods

• River Rhythms - Creole House Band

• River Reel - Architectural Gumbo

Wednesday, May 6

• Virtual River Region - United Front Transportation, Q Hotels, Laura Plantation

• Taste the River Parishes - The Seafood Pot

• River Rhythms - St. John Theatre

• River Reel - A Journey Into the Swamps

Thursday, May 7

• Virtual River Region - St. Joseph Plantation

• Taste the River Parishes - Houmas House

• River Rhythms - 1811/Kid Ory Historic House

• River Reel - Bonfires on the Levee

Friday, May 8

• Virtual River Region - Oak Alley Plantation

• Taste the River Parishes - Petra's

• River Rhythms -  Lafon Performing Arts Center

• River Reel - Sugarcane: A Brief History, Catfish Capital of the Universe

• TravelAwaits - Discussion with Lt Governor Billy Nungesser and RPTC Executive Director Buddy Boe

Saturday, May 9

• Virtual River Region - Belle Terre Country Club

• Taste the River Parishes - Coffee & Norco Café Crevasse

• River Rhythms - Sings And Strings Festival

• River Reel - The Legend of the Cajun Werewolf, The River Will Rise

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