Community Involvement
From charity events and local festivals to Financial Wellness Workshops and free kids bike races, we stay active in our branch communities across Louisiana. Find out what Pelican events are happening around your local branch that you and the whole family can enjoy.
Louisiana King Cake Festival - Thibodaux
Get ready for the ultimate celebration filled with delicious king cake, live music, parades, vendors, and family fun! Proceeds from the festival go towards helping Lafourche Parish public school teachers and students get the supplies and resources they need to thrive in school and beyond. Join us at this event and make a difference, one king cake slice at a time!
📅 Saturday, February 15
⏰ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Empty Bowls Fundraiser - Monroe
Join us for the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana 9th Annual Empty Bowls event. Support the fight against hunger and bring family and friends to make a difference in the community. There will be food tastings from local restaurants, live music, kids' activities, live painting, and a silent auction that includes a variety of art and gift items!
📅 Saturday, March 8
⏰ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Touch A Truck - Baton Rouge
Stop by to see the Pelican team at the Baton Rouge Touch A Truck event! Bring the family to enjoy beverages, fun, and everything about trucks—including Pelican's mobile branch. Main attractions include the Dig Zone, a scavenger hunt, and a hands-on experience with big trucks, heavy equipment, and emergency vehicles!
📅 Saturday, March 22
⏰ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Chamber Fest - Westlake
Join Pelican for the 5th Annual Chamber Fest! Stop by Pelican's booth and learn more about our products and offers, while enjoying this amazing community event. The event will feature senior bingo, an outdoor festival with food trucks, vendor booths, live entertainment, a car show and more! The West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce aims to provide a voice for economic, educational, social, and public growth in our region.
📅 Saturday, April 26
⏰ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ladybug Ball - Houma
Bring the entire family and join the Pelican team at our activity booth, to celebrate the diverse environment that exists along the bayous of Southwest Louisiana. This annual celebration and market include educational programs and demonstrations, fruit and vegetable vendors, arts and crafts, and more. It's also a fundraiser supporting the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, a non-profit organization that is revolutionizing how we think, teach and learn about Louisiana’s disappearing coast.
📅 Saturday, May 3
⏰ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
