Holiday Edition

Merry Christmas from The Bayou Social

Q: How do I join The Bayou Social?

Tap Enter Community, verify with your local email and ZIP code, and create your profile to start connecting.

Q: Is The Bayou Social really focused on locals?

Yes. We ask for local email and ZIP code details to keep the community authentic and relevant to St. Tammany Parish towns.

Q: Can businesses and groups participate?

Local businesses and community groups can create profiles, share updates, and interact with residents to promote events and services.

Share the glow of bonfires, riverfront parades, and candlelit carols. Connect with neighbors planning potlucks, adopt-a-family drives, and festive nights that make St. Tammany shine.

Join the Holiday Cheer See Holiday Highlights

Need help logging in before the festivities? We will keep your spot by the fire—just contact support.

How The Bayou Social Spreads Holiday Cheer

Join with your local email and zip code to keep the Christmas conversations neighborly.
Share photos of bonfires, find parades and midnight Mass times, and message friends safely.
Follow bakeries, craft markets, and churches hosting the celebrations that light up your town.

Not ready to mingle? Save this page and return when you are ready to trim the tree together.

Festive Features for Real Neighbors

Celebrate Cajun traditions and modern moments alike. Plan gift swaps, track toy drives, and discover holiday happenings without leaving St. Tammany Parish.

Verified Local Profiles

Keep Christmas conversations local with zip-code verification so Santa’s list stays focused on your neighbors.

Events & Groups

Find bonfire lighting times, luminaria walks, school concerts, and neighborhood potlucks tailored to your town.

Business Spotlights

Follow bakeries, tree farms, and gift shops, catch seasonal deals, and support the owners who keep our parishes thriving.

Holiday Highlights

Spread warmth through the parish with easy ways to give back and gather. Add your own traditions or discover new ones.

Adopt-a-family wish lists and angel trees curated by local churches.
Volunteer calls for food banks, toy drives, and coastal cleanups before the fireworks.
Map of Christmas Eve bonfires, caroling routes, and cocoa stops hosted by neighbors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join The Bayou Social?

Use the Join the Holiday Cheer button, verify with your local email and ZIP code, and start sharing Christmas plans.

Is The Bayou Social really focused on locals?

Yes. We prioritize St. Tammany Parish residents to keep holiday conversations authentic for Slidell, Pearl River, Lacombe, Covington, Abita Springs, and Madisonville.

Can businesses and groups participate?

Local businesses and community groups are welcome to share seasonal menus, craft fairs, and New Year’s meetups with their neighbors.