About

We have a flavored history.  We are one of Louisiana's oldest communities.  Established in 1720 as Le Poste Des Opelousas, our community grew as a center of trade and a crossroads of commerce.  Our history lives on in our historic homes, our town square, and in the museums that celebrate our storied past.

Our music is our spice.  We are the world's capital of Zydeco.  The legends of this unique musical style play here each week filling the air with the sounds of the rub board and the accordion.  Cajun and Swamp Pop round out our musical heritage creating a mix of sounds unlike any in the world.