We may not always rank the highest in the country in national measures. Our politicians are not always as honest as we’d like. But Louisiana has a ton to be proud of! What we lack in statistics, we make up for in food, music, and culture. Living in Louisiana is special and you should be proud to call it your home state! Here are a few fun reasons to love Louisiana.

1. We're home to the greatest sports fans in the country.
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Really, when it comes to sports, can any other fandom compare? Who dat?! Geaux tigers! Even our chants are great.
2. We have got so many festivals that it's actually nearly impossible to keep track of them all.
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Life in Louisiana involves a LOT of festivals. Everything from Mardi Gras to jambalaya is used as an excuse to celebrate. Hope you're ready to party!
3. We are the home of the jazz funeral.
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Everything we do, we do in style.
4. Our state song is "You Are My Sunshine".
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It's so fitting: people in Louisiana are just as sunshiney as the song, and of course our weather is filled with sunny days.
5. People in Louisiana aren't afraid to be different.
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We even want our hearses decorated funky!
6. We make our own holidays.
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We don't need national holidays! We've got Mardi Gras and Saints season.

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7. We're the birthplace of some of the best music in the world.
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Jazz, Zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans Blues - it all started here! Our musical history is unparalleled.
8. We introduced the rest of the country to crawfish.
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And of course, the best crawfish in the world is right here!
9. We're super creative when it comes to food.
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Have you ever had turducken? Jambalaya? Gumbo? Thank Louisiana for that! Don't even get us started on Cajun fries. Yum.
9. In Louisiana, everyone is family!
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So you have to sit on our porch and tell us about your momma and 'em! Seriously, we've got some friendly folks here!
10. People in Louisiana know how to enjoy life.
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The importance of dancing is definitely understood here.
11. And when Louisiana gets hit hard, we always bounce back.
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We're the most resilient state in the Union, for sure!

That’s just a few of the many things we’ve got to be proud of here in Creole country. What makes you proud to be living in Louisiana? Tell us in the comments!

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