Editing Gretna, Louisiana (section)

==Culture==
===German American Cultural Center===
The German American Cultural Center (GACC), headquartered at 519 Huey P. Long Avenue, was founded in 1988. It strives to interpret the contribution of German immigrants to Louisiana's history by presenting educational opportunities such as exhibits, lectures and other programs. GACC has sponsored special events such as ''Maifest'' and ''Oktoberfest''. The latter is a 3-day event held during the first weekend of October each year{{efn| However, the current GACC calendar shows that Gretna's Oktoberfest will start on October 10, 2020.}} at the center.<ref>[https://www.louisianatravel.com/la-museums/german-american-cultural-center "German American Cultural Center." Undated.] Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref>

===Cultural References to Gretna, Louisiana===
* In his 1957 novel, ''[[On the Road]]'', author [[Jack Kerouac]] mentions Gretna.
* Portions of the movie ''[[A Love Song for Bobby Long]]'' were filmed in Gretna.
* Portions of ''[[Monster's Ball]]'' were filmed in Gretna.
* Portions of ''[[Homefront (2013 film)|Homefront]]'' were filmed in Gretna.