Official City of Opelousas

Opelousas, Louisiana is the 3rd oldest City in Louisiana, established in 1720 as Le Poste Des Opelousas. Welcome to the Official Linkedin Page for the City of Opelousas. We Are Opelousas... We have a flavored history. We are one of Louisianas oldest communities. Our community grew as a center of trade and a crossroads of commerce. Our history lives on in our historic homes, our town square, and in the museums that celebrate our storied past. Our music is our spice. We are the worlds capital of Zydeco. The legends of this unique musical style play here each week filling the air with the sounds of the rub board and the accordion. Cajun and Swamp Pop round out our musical heritage creating a mix of sounds unlike any in the world. Our zest for life is conveyed in our food. From Opelousas come ingredients that are the foundation of Cajun and Creole flavors. It is from here that the tastes of Acadiana have become known worldwide. Our roux, boudin, gumbo and seasonings are legen...