Belize Association of Louisiana

01/22/2026

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A Belizean entrepreneur, Marie Sharp was inducted into the Hot Sauce Hall of Fame in 2016. In 1992, she launched Marie Sharp’s Fine Foods after a trademark battle led to a name change. Her sauces were later imported to the U.S. Global: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2026/01/21/50-over-50-global-2026/?utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB&utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social

📸: Marie Sharp's Fine Foods
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09/22/2025

Photo Dump from our September Celebration 🇧🇿❤️💙🎉

We loved celebrating with you all and hope you had as much fun as we did! Can’t wait to see everyone at the next event. Long live Belize! 🇧🇿🇧🇿🇧🇿

09/20/2025

Our BAL Board has been working hard to bring you all the best flavors of Belize 🇧🇿

Tomorrow is the big day—our September Celebration 🎉 It’s not too late to join us, grab your tickets and come be a part of the party. You don’t want to miss it—see y’all on the dance floor!
🎶 Theme: Belize @ 44: Stronger Together, Rising Forever
👕 Wear your Belizean colors proudly and let’s fill the room with red, white, and blue spirit!

🎟 Please preorder your tickets → https://square.link/u/5RuYYrSk or reach out to a board member!

📍 The Nieux, 2040 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans
📅 Saturday September 20, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CST

✨Tickets include:
🍽 Complimentary Belizean food
🍷Complimentary beer & wine (while supplies last) + cash bar
🎉Raffles & giveaways
🎶: DJ DLEX and DJ GOONZ
👏: Special guest Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations
💳 2026 Membership for eligible Belizeans

09/11/2025

🎊🇧🇿🚨COUNTDOWN MODE: 9 DAYS 🚨🇧🇿🎊

Belizeans in Louisiana—the excitement is REAL! September celebration is almost here, secure your tickets & bring your friends and family—it’s a party you don’t want to miss! 🎶

🎶 Theme: Belize @ 44: Stronger Together, Rising Forever
👕 Wear your Belizean colors proudly and let’s fill the room with red, white, and blue spirit!

🎟 Please preorder your tickets → https://square.link/u/5RuYYrSk or reach out to a board member!

📍 The Nieux, 2040 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans
📅 Saturday September 20, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CST

✨Tickets include:
🍽 Complimentary Belizean food
🍷Complimentary beer & wine (while supplies last) + cash bar
🎉Raffles & giveaways
🎶: DJ DLEX and DJ GOONZ
👏: Special guest Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations
💳 2026 Membership for eligible Belizeans

09/08/2025

Belizeans, the countdown is on 🎊 🇧🇿 🎊🇧🇿

Just 14 days away from our big September celebration and we’re ready to show up in full red, white, and blue. Get ready to wine, dine, and enjoy all the delicious Belizean food and sweet treats we love. The culture and the energy—nothing beats a Belize September celebration. You don’t want to miss this!

🎶 Theme: Belize @ 44: Stronger Together, Rising Forever
👕 Wear your Belizean colors proudly and let’s fill the room with red, white, and blue spirit!

🎟 Please preorder your tickets → https://square.link/u/5RuYYrSk or reach out to a board member!

📍 The Nieux, 2040 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans
📅 Saturday September 20, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CST

✨Tickets include:
🍽 Complimentary Belizean food
🍷Complimentary beer & wine (while supplies last) + cash bar
🎉Raffles & giveaways
🎶: DJ DLEX and DJ GOONZ
👏: Special guest Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations
💳 2026 Membership for eligible Belizeans

09/05/2025

3 weeks away we can’t wait to see you on the dance floor 💃🏻🕺🇧🇿🎊

🎶 Theme: Belize @ 44: Stronger Together, Rising Forever
👕 Wear your Belizean colors proudly and let’s fill the room with red, white, and blue spirit!

🎟 Please preorder your tickets → https://square.link/u/5RuYYrSk or reach out to a board member!

📍 The Nieux, 2040 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans
📅 Saturday September 20, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CST

✨Tickets include:
🍽 Complimentary Belizean food
🍷Complimentary beer & wine (while supplies last) + cash bar
🎉Raffles & giveaways
🎶: DJ DLEX and DJ GOONZ
👏: Special guest Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations
💳 2026 Membership for eligible Belizeans

09/04/2025

🇧🇿✨ Belize Association Family & Friends ✨🇧🇿

Our Independence Day Dance is less than three weeks away! We look forward to celebrating our beautiful Belize with you!

🎶 Theme: Belize @ 44: Stronger Together, Rising Forever
👕 Wear your Belizean colors proudly and let’s fill the room with red, white, and blue spirit!

🎟 Please preorder your tickets → https://square.link/u/5RuYYrSk or reach out to a board member!

📍 The Nieux, 2040 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans
📅 Saturday September 20, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CST

✨Tickets include:
🍽 Complimentary Belizean food
🍷Complimentary beer & wine (while supplies last) + cash bar
🎉Raffles & giveaways
🎶: DJ DLEX and DJ GOONZ
👏: Special guest Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations
💳 2026 Membership for eligible Belizeans

This is the most important fundraising night of the year for our Association’s future — and we need YOU there. Please secure your tickets in advance and invite friends and family to join us for an unforgettable evening!

⚜️🇧🇿 With gratitude,
The Belize Association of Louisiana

09/03/2025

Quick peek inside our venue for the big September Celebration Dance 🇧🇿

Can you believe we are only 3 weeks away ⏰

You don’t want to miss this night of music, and culture grab your tickets now and come celebrate with us 🎶🎉

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08/29/2025

💙 Our Independence Day Dance is the event that keeps BAL thriving—your support makes all the difference!

We’re excited to welcome Vivienne Acosta, Liaison Officer with Belize’s Diaspora Relations Unit, flying in from Belize as our special guest! 🇧🇿 She’ll be sharing about DRU’s work and bringing raffles & giveaways 🎉

📅 Sat, Sept. 20, 2025 | 7–11 PM
📍 The Nieux, 2040 St. Charles Ave, NOLA
🎟 Pre-sale tickets (discount thru Aug 31): https://square.link/u/5RuYYrSk

🍽 Complimentary Belizean food
🍷 Beer & wine (while supplies last) + cash bar
✨ Includes 2026 BAL Membership for eligible Belizeans

Join us for the most important night of the year for our Association’s future! 🇧🇿⚜️

08/28/2025

✨A huge THANK YOU to River Birch Renewable Energy for joining us as a Platinum Sponsor of BAL’s Annual Independence Day Dance! 💃🏽🕺🏽

Your support helps us celebrate and preserve Belizean culture here in Louisiana 🇧🇿.

📅 Save the date: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at The Nieux on St. Charles!
🌟 Sponsorship opportunities are still available—join us in celebrating community, culture, and resilience!

Please pre-order your ticket here: https://square.link/u/5RuYYrSk

08/27/2025

🎶 The vibes are set and the turntables are ready 🎶

Our very own DJ Dlex will be bringing the heat, with special guest DJ Goonz keeping the energy alive all night long 🔥

Come dance the night away and celebrate Belize’s Independence with us, good music, good vibes, and nothing but Belizean energy on the dance floor! 💃🏽🕺🏽

✨ Don’t forget to purchase your pre-sale tickets before September 1….you don’t want to miss this celebration 🇧🇿

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