Contraband Days (Pirate) Festival

Contraband Days Is One Of Louisiana's Largest Festivals And The City Of Lake Charles Oldest. Contraband Days Is A Themed "pirate" Festival With Close To 100 Events. Contraband Days Always Falls On The First Two Weekends In May And It's A Twelve Day Festival. The Festival Is Based On The Lake Charles Civic Center Grounds With Some Events Occurring Throughout The City. Over 100,000 People Attend Contraband Days Festival On Land And On The Water.