Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival

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Food & DrinkBuras
Dates5–6 December 2026Confirmed listing
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkPlaquemines Parish is one of the few places
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival in Buras

The Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival celebrates the citrus industry that has defined lower Plaquemines Parish for generations. Traditionally held in December during the citrus harvest, the event features an orange-themed food market, a parade, a royalty pageant and exhibits from the parish's remaining citrus growers.

Plaquemines Parish stretches along the lower Mississippi River delta south of New Orleans, a narrow strip of land where the river's rich alluvial soil and the region's mild, near-subtropical winter climate created one of the few areas in the continental United States capable of supporting commercial citrus orchards.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Plaquemines Parish is one of the few places in the continental United States where citrus has historically been grown commercially on this scale, thanks to the parish's unique river-delta microclimate south of New Orleans, making this festival's orange theme rooted in a genuinely distinctive local agricultural niche rather than an imported one

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The mystery stays covered

The industry and the festival itself have both survived severe disruption from repeated hurricanes and salt-water intrusion into growing areas, giving the event a layer of resilience and continuity that few Louisiana harvest festivals can claim in the same way

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A parade and a crowned festival royalty court celebrate the parish's citrus harvest each December

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside exhibits and sales from the working citrus growers who remain in lower Plaquemines Parish

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

5–6 December 2026

Getting around

For Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival, plan transport around the exact Buras venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual clothing suited to south Louisiana's mild December weather, with a light jacket for cooler days and comfortable shoes for outdoor festival grounds.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival, stay near the part of Buras you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map29.35 N, 89.52 WOpen in Google Maps

Buras, LA

Nearest airportMSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans
TransportFor Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival, plan transport around the exact Buras venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival, stay near the part of Buras you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival?

Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival is listed for 5–6 December 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Buras, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Buras, LA

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLorangefestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates5–6 December 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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