This partial list of city nicknames in Louisiana compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in Louisiana are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity.Muench, David "Wisconsin Community Slogans: Their Use and Local Impacts" , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth" are also believed to have economic value. Their economic value is difficult to measure, but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by "branding" themselves by adopting new slogans.Alfredo Andia, Branding the Generic City :) , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007
Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. Baton Rouge – Big Raggedy that Raq Byron Harmon (2008), God gave me some bad advice, page 173. Agate Publishing. Breaux Bridge – Crayfish Capital of the World or Crawfish Capital of the World (In Louisiana vernacular, "Crawfish" would be the correct way to say it.)Claims to Fame - Fish , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007.Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, Chamber of Commerce website, accessed July 3, 2008 Des Allemands – Catfish Capital of the World Dubach – Dogtrot Capital of the WorldWelcome to Dubach, Louisiana Gonzales – Jambalaya Capital of the WorldClaims to Fame - Food , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Gueydan – Duck Capital of AmericaClaims to Fame - Birds , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Jennings – Cradle of Louisiana OilClaims to Fame - Products , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Lake Charles - The Chuck Lafayette The Heart of AcadianaLafayette History, accessed September 27, 2007. "Lafayette, the heart of Acadiana and the unofficial capital of Cajun Country." Lecompte – Pie Capital of Louisiana New Orleans America's Favorite CityNew Orleans Nicknames , New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau website accessed December 25, 2008 America's Most Interesting City America’s Most European City America's European Masterpiece The Big EasyU.S. City Monikers, Tagline Guru website, accessed January 5, 2008Tagline Guru City Branding Survey, Tagline Guru website, accessed August 18, 2009 Birthplace of Jazz City of the Chefs City of Festivals City of Mystery The City that Care ForgotNew Orleans—"The City That Care Forgot" and Other Nicknames - A Preliminary Investigation https://paulvargas1.wor dpress.com/the-city-that-care-forgot/ The Crescent CityBarry Popik, Smoky City, barrypopik.com website, March 27, 2005New Orleans profile, accessed April 7, 2007. "Because it was built on a great turn of the river, it is known as the Crescent City." Mardi Gras City Nawlins New York of the SouthBarry Popik, New York of the South, March 27, 2005 NOLA Paris of the South Queen City of the South The Queen of the Mississippi Saint City Super Bowl City Ponchatoula – Strawberry Capital of the WorldClaims to Fame - Agriculture, Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Rayne – Frog Capital of the WorldClaims to Fame - Animals , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Shreveport – Ratchet City Slidell – The Camellia City (official), The Dell St. Martinville – Birthplace of AcadianaSt. Martinville Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
See also List of city nicknames in the United States
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