Town Of Vinton, Louisiana
Gateway to Cajun Country
REMINDER: PARADE TOMORROW @ 2PM
Starts At Corner of Horridge & Grace
Goes Down Horridge and Turns on Right on Center
Then on Center the parade Turns Right on Eddy Street
Starts At Corner of Horridge & Grace
Goes Down Horridge and Turns on Right on Center
Then on Center the parade Turns Right on Eddy Street
TOWN OF VINTON — VETERANS DAY CEREMONY & PARADE
The Town of Vinton invites residents and community members to join us on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country.
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
Hosted by the Vinton Mayor's Armed Forces Committee, American Legion Post 208, and VFW Post 9854.
📍 VFW Post 9854 — Highway 109, Vinton, LA
8:30 AM — Doors Open
9:00 AM — Breakfast
10:00 AM — Veterans Day Ceremony
SECOND ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PARADE
1:00 PM — Parade Lineup
2:00 PM — Parade Begins
Residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations are encouraged to participate! Decorate your truck, car, golf cart, or side-by-side and join us in honoring our veterans.
All parade drivers must be 18 years of age or older.
For parade registration or additional information, contact Penny Borel at (337) 589-7453 or pborel@cityofvinton.com.
The Town of Vinton proudly recognizes the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of our veterans. We encourage everyone to come together in showing appreciation for those who have served our nation.
Thank you to all our veterans for your service!
Town of Vinton Announces Grand Opening
of New “Loves North” Park & Ride at Exit 7 North
New business owned by Lennie Stephens of CalCam Logistics brings
revenue opportunities, growth potential, and expanded services within city
limits.
VINTON, La. — The Town of Vinton is proud to announce the grand opening of the new Park & Ride at Exit 7, a welcome addition to the city limits and a promising new business investment for the community.
Owned by Lennie Stephens of CalCam Logistics, the Park & Ride is positioned along the Interstate 10 corridor at Exit 7, an important gateway for residents, commuters, travelers, and commerce moving through Southwest Louisiana. The new operation is expected to contribute additional revenues to the Town while creating future potential for business growth, development, and expanded economic activity.
“We are excited to welcome this new business into the Town of Vinton,” said Mayor Bonnie Jo Bahnsen. “Projects like this strengthen our local economy, support responsible growth, and show the continued potential of Vinton as a place where businesses can invest, serve the public, and grow for the future.”
The Town recognizes the value of new private investment within city limits and the role it plays in supporting public services, encouraging future development, and improving convenience for those traveling to and from the area.
The grand opening will provide an opportunity for residents, business leaders, and community partners to celebrate the project and learn more about the services and opportunities the Park & Ride will bring to Vinton.
Grand Opening Details
Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 Am
Location: Park & Ride at Exit 7, Frontage Road, Vinton, LA
The Town of Vinton invites the community to attend and help welcome this new
business to the city limits.
Media Contact:
Town of Vinton
1200 Horridge Street
Vinton, LA 70668
Phone: (337) 589-7453
🗳️ ELECTION DAY REMINDER 🇺🇸
The Town of Vinton City Hall will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for Election Day.
Polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
We encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote and make their voice heard!
🇺🇸 Geaux Vote!
🩸❤️ **GIVE BLOOD. SAVE LIVES.**
The Town of Vinton invites our community to roll up their sleeves and help save lives at the upcoming **LifeShare Blood Drive!**
📅 **Thursday, November 5, 2026**
⏰ **10:00 AM – 3:00 PM**
📍 **City of Vinton**
1200 Horridge Lane, Vinton, LA
🚐 **LifeShare Blood Mobile**
Every donation has the potential to make a lifesaving difference for patients in need.
🎁 **Donor Appreciation:** Donate blood and receive a limited-edition cozy blanket, while supplies last!
A special thank you to **Valero** for sponsoring this blood drive!
❤️ **Your donation matters. Your community needs you.**
Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your family, friends, and neighbors!
#TownOfVinton #LifeShare #BloodDrive #GiveBloodSaveLives #VintonLA
The Town of Vinton invites our community to roll up their sleeves and help save lives at the upcoming **LifeShare Blood Drive!**
📅 **Thursday, November 5, 2026**
⏰ **10:00 AM – 3:00 PM**
📍 **City of Vinton**
1200 Horridge Lane, Vinton, LA
🚐 **LifeShare Blood Mobile**
Every donation has the potential to make a lifesaving difference for patients in need.
🎁 **Donor Appreciation:** Donate blood and receive a limited-edition cozy blanket, while supplies last!
A special thank you to **Valero** for sponsoring this blood drive!
❤️ **Your donation matters. Your community needs you.**
Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your family, friends, and neighbors!
#TownOfVinton #LifeShare #BloodDrive #GiveBloodSaveLives #VintonLA
**COMMUNITY EVENT REMINDER — LITTLE TROOPERS 250!**
This Saturday, October 31, 2026, American Legion Post 208 in Vinton will host **Little Troopers 250**, a community fundraiser benefiting **Christmas for Military Kids**.
📍 **American Legion Post 208**
5461 Joe Courville Rd., Vinton, LA
🏍️ **MOTORCYCLE RIDE**
• Registration: 7:30–9:00 AM
• Kickstands Up: 9:00 AM
• $20 Rider | $10 Passenger (meal included)
🎉 **COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM**
Car Show • Cook-Off • Food & Sweet Shop • Silent & Live Auctions • Karaoke • Children's Costume Contest 🎃
🍲 **OPERATION 250 — KP DUTY COOK-OFF**
$40 per team of four. Registration begins at 7:00 AM, with meals ready at 11:00 AM. Awards for People's Choice, Chef's Choice, and Veteran's Choice.
📞 **For more information or cook-off registration:**
Dennis — **337-309-1096**
❤️ All proceeds support Christmas for Military Kids. Everyone is welcome to come out and support this worthwhile cause!
📢 Please share to help spread the word.
*This is an independently organized community event. The Town of Vinton is sharing this information as a community service and is not an event organizer or sponsor.*
\#LittleTroopers250 #VintonLA #SupportOurTroops #ChristmasForMilitaryKids
This Saturday, October 31, 2026, American Legion Post 208 in Vinton will host **Little Troopers 250**, a community fundraiser benefiting **Christmas for Military Kids**.
📍 **American Legion Post 208**
5461 Joe Courville Rd., Vinton, LA
🏍️ **MOTORCYCLE RIDE**
• Registration: 7:30–9:00 AM
• Kickstands Up: 9:00 AM
• $20 Rider | $10 Passenger (meal included)
🎉 **COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM**
Car Show • Cook-Off • Food & Sweet Shop • Silent & Live Auctions • Karaoke • Children's Costume Contest 🎃
🍲 **OPERATION 250 — KP DUTY COOK-OFF**
$40 per team of four. Registration begins at 7:00 AM, with meals ready at 11:00 AM. Awards for People's Choice, Chef's Choice, and Veteran's Choice.
📞 **For more information or cook-off registration:**
Dennis — **337-309-1096**
❤️ All proceeds support Christmas for Military Kids. Everyone is welcome to come out and support this worthwhile cause!
📢 Please share to help spread the word.
*This is an independently organized community event. The Town of Vinton is sharing this information as a community service and is not an event organizer or sponsor.*
\#LittleTroopers250 #VintonLA #SupportOurTroops #ChristmasForMilitaryKids
🎃👻 HALLOWEEN FUN IN VINTON! 🍬
Bring the kids out for two fun-filled community Halloween events on Saturday, October 31!
🎃 VINTON SENIOR CENTER TRICK-OR-TREAT
🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 915 West Street, Vinton
🏴☠️ WARD 7 COMMUNITY CENTER & CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
📍 1615 Horridge Street, Vinton
🍬 FREE family event! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
🙋 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Help decorate a table and hand out candy at the Fall Festival! Scan the QR code on the attached volunteer flyer to sign up!
🏠 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating along Horridge Street is STILL ALLOWED! Families can enjoy both community events and neighborhood trick-or-treating!
🚸 Please drive carefully and watch for little trick-or-treaters!
🧡 Happy Halloween, Vinton! 🎃👻
#VintonLA #Halloween2026 #TrickOrTreat #CommunityEvents
Use the QR Code to sign up to Hand out Candy for Ward 7's Vinton Recreation Center Oct 31st.
Share with you friends and local businesses. Come out and participate in our Veteran's Day Parade. Call or Drop By City Hall for a parade form. Contact Penny Borel @ 337-589-7453 ext 222
October 31st !!
8 am to 4pm Vinton American Legion 5461 Joe Courville Road Vinton LA 70668
There will be a Car Show, Sweet Shop, Food, Childrens Costume Contest, Karaoke, & More!
Make your way to the American Legion for a day of Family Fun Satureday Oct 3st.
8 am to 4pm Vinton American Legion 5461 Joe Courville Road Vinton LA 70668
There will be a Car Show, Sweet Shop, Food, Childrens Costume Contest, Karaoke, & More!
Make your way to the American Legion for a day of Family Fun Satureday Oct 3st.
It's the last day. Come out and Join us after church for a great time. See you there !
FREE Parade Entry. Call or call by the City Hall to get a parade entry. 337-589-7453 ext 222
Come out today for a great time - Bands, great family fun, and some great Cajun Food.
Not too late to sign up. You can also Register tomorrow morning.
Your Region. Your Home. Your Future.
The Town of Vinton is proud to be part of the Southwest Louisiana Housing Study, a regional effort involving Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis Parishes.
The study will examine housing availability, affordability, existing housing stock, and the needs of both current and future residents. Population changes, storm recovery, and workforce needs all play a role in making sure Southwest Louisiana families can find safe, stable, and affordable housing.
📱 Residents are encouraged to participate.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more, follow the study, and complete the community survey.
Your input can help shape the future of housing in Southwest Louisiana.
The Town of Vinton is proud to be part of the Southwest Louisiana Housing Study, a regional effort involving Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis Parishes.
The study will examine housing availability, affordability, existing housing stock, and the needs of both current and future residents. Population changes, storm recovery, and workforce needs all play a role in making sure Southwest Louisiana families can find safe, stable, and affordable housing.
📱 Residents are encouraged to participate.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more, follow the study, and complete the community survey.
Your input can help shape the future of housing in Southwest Louisiana.
Only one day away. Bring your family and come watch the Homecoming Parade. Line up starts @3:00 pm & Parade Starts @ 4:00 pm. See you there !
🚨 VINTON HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE – ROUTE CHANGE 🚨
Please be advised that the parade route for Friday, October 23, 2026, has changed.
The parade will begin at the intersection of Horridge Street and Grace Avenue and proceed down Horridge Street to Breaux Pharmacy.
The parade will then turn right onto Center Street and conclude at the intersection of Eddy Street and Center Street.
IMPORTANT: The parade will NOT cross Highway 90 or the railroad tracks.
Parade lineup: 3:00 PM
Parade begins: 4:00 PM
Please share this update to help notify parade participants and spectators of the new route.
Please be advised that the parade route for Friday, October 23, 2026, has changed.
The parade will begin at the intersection of Horridge Street and Grace Avenue and proceed down Horridge Street to Breaux Pharmacy.
The parade will then turn right onto Center Street and conclude at the intersection of Eddy Street and Center Street.
IMPORTANT: The parade will NOT cross Highway 90 or the railroad tracks.
Parade lineup: 3:00 PM
Parade begins: 4:00 PM
Please share this update to help notify parade participants and spectators of the new route.
Investing in Vinton’s Future!
The Town of Vinton is pleased to announce the receipt of $215,200 from the Calcasieu Parish Road and Drainage Trust Fund for 2026 drainage improvements.
These funds will support important drainage infrastructure improvements throughout our community, helping address drainage concerns and protect our residents and properties.
We extend our appreciation to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for its continued investment in the Town of Vinton.
The Town of Vinton is pleased to announce the receipt of $215,200 from the Calcasieu Parish Road and Drainage Trust Fund for 2026 drainage improvements.
These funds will support important drainage infrastructure improvements throughout our community, helping address drainage concerns and protect our residents and properties.
We extend our appreciation to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for its continued investment in the Town of Vinton.
🔥 **REMINDER: BURN BAN REMAINS IN EFFECT** 🔥
The Town of Vinton would like to remind residents that the **parishwide burn ban issued on October 15, 2026, remains in effect** throughout Calcasieu Parish, including the Town of Vinton.
🚫 All outdoor private burning is prohibited, including burning leaves, trash, brush, debris, campfires, and bonfires.
Residents are urged to continue observing these restrictions until the burn ban is officially lifted.
**Thank you for doing your part to protect our community and keep Vinton safe.**
**Town of Vinton, Louisiana**
The Town of Vinton would like to remind residents that the **parishwide burn ban issued on October 15, 2026, remains in effect** throughout Calcasieu Parish, including the Town of Vinton.
🚫 All outdoor private burning is prohibited, including burning leaves, trash, brush, debris, campfires, and bonfires.
Residents are urged to continue observing these restrictions until the burn ban is officially lifted.
**Thank you for doing your part to protect our community and keep Vinton safe.**
**Town of Vinton, Louisiana**
📢 Parade Participant Rules & Agreement
The Town of Vinton reminds everyone planning to participate in the upcoming parade to review the Parade Participant Rules & Agreement.
All participants must follow the established safety guidelines, and all vehicles must be approved before participating.
🚗 Important Reminders:
Drivers must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license.
Golf carts and side-by-sides must be fully decorated according to the parade theme.
All participants must remain on the designated parade route.
No open alcoholic beverages or glass containers are permitted.
📄 All drivers must complete and sign the agreement before participating.
We look forward to a fun, safe, and family-friendly event for our community!
Email pborel@cityofvinton.com for a form
Town of Vinton
The Town of Vinton reminds everyone planning to participate in the upcoming parade to review the Parade Participant Rules & Agreement.
All participants must follow the established safety guidelines, and all vehicles must be approved before participating.
🚗 Important Reminders:
Drivers must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license.
Golf carts and side-by-sides must be fully decorated according to the parade theme.
All participants must remain on the designated parade route.
No open alcoholic beverages or glass containers are permitted.
📄 All drivers must complete and sign the agreement before participating.
We look forward to a fun, safe, and family-friendly event for our community!
Email pborel@cityofvinton.com for a form
Town of Vinton