In Louisiana, we’ll throw a festival for just about anything, but there’s one, in particular, that might just be the most unique in the entire state, and it combines all the best parts of a festival with our love of being on the water. Let’s take a closer look at the Cross Lake Floatilla and why you should clear your schedule for it.

Cross Lake is an 8,575-acre lake near Shreveport that’s a popular spot for fishing and boating.
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But for one day out of the year, it transforms into a floating festival that you won’t want to miss.
The Cross Lake Floatilla started in 1991 and only gets bigger and better each year.
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This year, it will take place on Saturday, June 16, 2018.
This free event features a boat parade, a poker run on the water, live music, and more.
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How fun!

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There’ll be food vendors on land and live music too.
Cross Lake Floatilla/Facebook
Even if you don't have a boat, you can just bring an inner tube and just float around in the water.
Cash prizes will be awarded for best-decorated boat and best poker stop.
Cross Lake Floatilla/Facebook
So you better start thinking of a unique idea for your boat!
Spend the day on the water in a kayak, canoe, boat, or tube.
Cross Lake Floatilla/Facebook
The festival itself is free to attend, but proceeds from the sales of food and other purchasable items go towards local charities, so come float for a good cause!

The Cross Lake Floatilla takes place on Saturday, June 16, 2018. For more information about this fantastic festival, check out their Facebook page.

Have you ever attended the Floatilla? Are you planning on going this year? Let us know in the comments below – and make sure to snap some photos of the fabulously decorated boats while you’re there!

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