Mission
East Carroll Cultural Tourism will work to change the image of the parish and to create economic opportunity for parish residents through tourism development and promotion of racial harmony.

The East Carroll Cultural Tourism Initiative seeks to partner with organizations in the parish to expand ventures designed to accelerate economic impact to the local community. These endeavors are ideally centered on tourism and expose participants to the collective culture and heritage of the region. An intentional and deliberate outcome of the work at East Carroll Cultural Tourism is the bridging of the gap between races derived from these economic development and tourism activities that provide an opportunity for increased mutual understanding and respect for diverse cultures.

Programs
The East Carroll Cultural Tourism Initiative is building a base of tourism events intended to bring new visitors to Lake Providence who will augment the local economy through the purchase of goods and services from local businesses, artisans and growers. These community-based tourism efforts will also foster a stronger since of community connectedness and unity in the parish. The following are events sponsored/co-sponsored by East Carroll Cultural Tourism:

  • The Lake Providence Bass Classic Tournament
  • Soul Food and Heritage Festival
  • Annual Triathlon
  • Annual Christmas Project

Partners
We recognize that East Carroll Cultural Tourism cannot be successful in our endeavors without the help of our community and stakeholders. Our partners include:
  • W. K. Kellogg Foundation
  • SU Ag Center
  • Town of Lake Providence
  • Doorway of Louisiana
  • East Carroll Parish Tourism Commission
  • East Carroll Parish Library
  • Henry A. Wilson Insurance Agency
  • East Carroll Council on Aging

Want more information and current updates on East Carroll Cultural Tourism activities? Visit eastcarrolltourism.msdi.org.

The East Carroll Cultural Tourism Initiative
110 Davis Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
Phone: (318) 559-5200
Fax: (318) 559-8088

www.eastcarrolltourism.org