Welcome From The Ascension Parish President
On behalf of our more than 100,000 residents, it is my distinct pleasure to bring you greetings and offer a few insights into what so many of us believe is the best place in the world to call home.
Newcomers are drawn to Ascension Parish and so many life-long residents, such as myself, decide to stay for the very same reasons. Our combination of rich culture, friendly people, fantastic cuisine and excellent employment opportunities have made Ascension Parish the fastest-growing parish in Louisiana and one of the 75 fastest-growing parishes or counties in the nation.
We are proud of our historic roots. As one of 19 parishes of the Territory of Orleans, Ascension Parish originated in 1807. Our riverbanks are home to nearly a dozen antebellum plantation homes and Donaldsonville, the parish seat, once served as the capital of Louisiana.
From its inception, Ascension Parish has been home to an industrious and welcoming people. We are hard workers; our parish has some two-dozen chemical plants and refineries. In addition, we are proud to offer numerous service industries and some of the best shopping areas in south Louisiana.
But, we also know how to have a good time. Our festivals are legendary. We welcome visitors to the Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales, the Boucherie Festival in Sorrento and the Juneteenth and Sunshine Festivals in Donaldsonville.
In 2010, we added another mega-event to our calendar—the Festival of Festivals. This event, held from November 11-14 at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, celebrated festivals and fairs from every corner of our great state and included four days of great food, fun music and exciting activities.
Speaking of Lamar-Dixon, our parish purchased this 240-acre, multi-purpose facility in 2009. We encourage you to check out Lamar-Dixon’s busy calendar of events and to go see it for yourself. It truly is a crown jewel of our parish and does much to add to our quality of life here.
Yes, Ascension Parish truly has a lot to offer. As President, it is my honor to serve the people of Ascension as we work together to help our parish grow while always being mindful of the rural roots that give Ascension its unique quality.
Tommy Martinez
Ascension Parish President
225.621.5709
www.ascensionparish.net
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