Community Involvement
From charity events and local festivals to Financial Wellness Workshops and free kids bike races, we stay active in our branch communities across Louisiana. Find out what Pelican events are happening around your local branch that you and the whole family can enjoy.
Houma Rotary Cast Iron Cook-off
The Houma Rotary Cast Iron Cook-off features 35+ cooking teams serving their best dishes cooked in cast iron cookware! For a $10 admission fee, you can taste everything, vote your favorite and support a great cause! All event proceeds benefit the many service projects of the Rotary Club of Houma in Terrebonne Parish and a local community beneficiary! We hope to see you there!
Louisiana Department of Health Community Health and Resource Event - Houma
Join us at the Louisiana Department of Health Community Health and Resource Event! This event will take place in Houma on March 4th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Terrebonne Parish Health Unit. This event is providing free breast cancer, colorectal and skin cancer screenings! We hope to see you there!
📅 March 4th, 2026
⏰ 9 AM - 2 PM
📍Terrebonne Parish Health Unit, 600 Polk St, Houma, LA 70360
Louisiana Food Truck Festival - Slidell
The Louisiana Food Truck Festival is a fun, family-oriented event at the Slidell Harbor Center. They will have 50 Food trucks onsite from all over St. Tammany Parish! Come out and enjoy some delicious food and community!
Healthy Start Kick-off Collaborative
Join us on March 12th for the Healthy Start Kick-off Collaborative! This free, community event is a great opportunity to learn more about maternal cardiovascular health from speaker Dr. Jerry Roberson, MPH!
2026 Louisiana Outdoor Expo - Gonzales
The Louisiana Outdoor Expo is Louisiana’s largest showcase of everything outdoors. Shop the best deals of the season on rods, reels, bows, UTVs, ATVs, tractors, boats, power equipment, and more. Pelican team members will be on-site to share information about our services.
Town of Ball Moon Pie Festival
The Town of Ball will be hosting the 3rd annual Moon Pie Festival! Come out to enjoy fun, food, music, contests and more! Pelican team members will be in attendance to discuss our services and answer questions you may have.
Touch-A-Truck - Lafayette
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly event where kids of all ages can explore and interact with a variety of vehicles—from fire engines to construction trucks. Pelican team members will be on-site to share information about our services.
📅 March 21st, 2026
⏰ 9 AM - 3 PM
Touch-A-Truck - Baton Rouge
Join us at this family‑friendly gathering where children of all ages can get up close and hands‑on with an exciting lineup of vehicles—from fire trucks to construction equipment. Pelican team members will also be there to provide insights and answer questions about our services.
Terrebonne General Wellness in Action: A Children's Health & Safety Fair - Houma
Join us for the Children's Health & Safety Fair, a new and improved youth wellness event! This fair will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 12 PM -2 PM at the Houma Municipal Auditorium, in conjunction with the annual Tunnel Run at 3 PM. This event is designed for children ages 5-13 and focuses on promoting health, safety, and overall wellness through interactive education and activities. We hope to see you there!
Touch-A-Truck - Lake Charles
Come join us at the Touch-A-Truck event being put on by the junior league of Lake Charles on April 11th! This event allows children and families to get hands-on experience with vehicles of all types, construction, public service, emergency, utility, landscaping, transportation, delivery, and more! Children will be able to interact with their favorite vehicles, learn about the importance of safety, and meet the men and women who serve and protect our communities.
Seize the Day - Baton Rouge
Join us at the 22nd Annual Seize the Day Warrior Walk series to help fundraising for the Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana. The Baton Rouge event will feature a time 5k Run/Walk race and 1 mile Warrior Walk. Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana is dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by epilepsy by confronting the spectrum of challenges created by seizures. Team members from Pelican will be in attendance at a booth with awesome giveaways!
Festival International - Lafayette
Festival international brings 50,000 people to downtown Lafayette. This festival is highly anticipated and is a great opportunity to network and listen to music. Enjoy music from around the world, food, artwork, and more. Team members from Pelican will be in attendance with some awesome giveaways!
West Calcasieu Chamber Fest - Westlake
Come join us at the West Cal Chamber Fest happening on April 25th at Pinderosa Park in Westlake, LA! This event will feature Senior Bingo, an outdoor festival with food trucks, vendor booths, live entertainment, a car show and much more!
DSAMA Antique Village Spring Festival 2026 - Denham Springs
Come join us at the Antique Village Spring Festival on April 25th! This event will feature hundreds of food trucks, vendor booths, art exhibits, music and much more!
Join us for Pelican Credit Union's 2026 Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 4:30pm. Pelican membership is required and will be verified. Attendees will be able to join the meeting online or by phone!
Should you need any special assistance accessing the meeting or have any questions, please email marketing@pelicancu.com.
Food Bank of NELA Empty Bowls - Monroe
This annual Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana event raises funds to support hunger relief for underserved individuals. Guests will choose a bowl to take home as a reminder of the empty bowls in the community. The event features local restaurants, live music, a silent auction, and more. Pelican team members will be volunteering in support. All proceeds benefit the Food Bank’s hunger relief efforts across Northeast Louisiana.
Slidell Heritage Festival
The Slidell Heritage Festival will be celebrating its 28th year in 2026, and we hope to see you there! The festival is a great day of family fun held at Slidell’s Heritage Park. Vendors and food trucks will be offering great options for sale. Drinks will be available for purchase. The line-up will provide musical entertainment, followed by a fantastic fireworks display!
