120 South Irma Boulevard
Gonzales, Louisiana 70737
29
September 2024
Music in the Park
- Location: Jambalaya Park
- Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
- Date: 09.29.2024
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Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Drive-thru service only)
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF
GONZALES!
Gonzales is a unique, thriving community directly in the heart of Ascension Parish. As the Jambalaya Capital of the World, our unique culture and tasty food create the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to let the good times roll. Our community, nestled between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, is a great place to find a fun getaway, cozy vacation, or home right in Louisiana’s heartland.
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Welcome to Gonzales, where thriving economy, vibrant entertainment, and boundless recreational activities await you!
In Gonzales, community pride is palpable, and the quality of life is exceptional. Our friendly neighborhoods offer a range of housing options to suit every lifestyle, complemented by top-notch schools, healthcare facilities, and a strong sense of belonging.
Whether you’re considering a visit or planting roots, come experience why Gonzales is more than just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Join us in celebrating a community where economic success, cultural richness, and outdoor adventures converge to create an unparalleled quality of life.
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04
June 2024
The Spray Park at Jambalaya Park is Now OPEN! 🌊
- Location: Jambalaya Park
- Time: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Date: 06.04.2024
- Category: Recreation
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Community
EAHS Spartanettes bring home another national title, to be recognized by city council
Coaches: Stevi Barrilleaux, Bailee Foncree, Allie Richard Dancers: Molly Kilgore- Captain, Mia Zarazua-Dover – Co-Captain Abigail Barleycorn- Lt. Capt. Lacie Gulino – Lt. Capt. Cydnei Briggs, Ka’Dyn Duhe, Ja’nae Wilson, Jaycee Carter, Kailey Melancon Emmaly Pastorchik, London Kelley, Ava Zarazua-Dover, Kensley Kling,...
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City Hall hosts flag raising with Cultural Affairs Committee and CODOFIL
Tony and Stephanie Frederic, Cathy Luquette, Frank and Carol Frederic, Mike and Monica Frederic, Pamela Hughes, Rhonda Lamendola, Kate MacArthur, Bob Kosick, Randy and Sandy Alleman As the Gonzales Committee on Cultural Affairs prepares to embark on its trip to...
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Preston Landry appointed as Gonzales Fire Chief
Longtime Gonzales firefighter Preston Landry was unanimously approved as Gonzales Fire Chief tonight after a provisional appointment to the post in August. Mayor Tim Riley recommended Landry to the temporary job after Tracey Normand left Gonzales to head Louisiana's Fire...
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Building Permit Form Outcomes, Goals, and Actions
Read Gonzales’ Climate Action and Resilience Plan by clicking the Greenie to your right!
Outcomes are the big ideas that support the citizens’ vision. They capture big picture changes that must occur to implement the plan.
Goals establish specific, measurable, attainable and realistic objectives that guide plan implementation by ensuring that stakeholders are clear about what must happen to move Gonzales toward the vision.
Actions delineate the steps needed to achieve the goals.
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City of Gonzales, Louisiana
City Hall
120 South Irma Boulevard
Gonzales, Louisiana 70737
Phone: 225.647.2841
Fax: 228.647.9557
City Hall Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Drive-thru service only)
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