Louisiana Creole people are people who come from Louisiana (a state in the United States) and who have ancestors from different countries, like France, Spain, Africa, and the Caribbean. Louisiana Creole people were the first people to live in Louisiana, and their cultures and languages are different from the rest of the United States. Louisiana Creole people often speak French, Spanish, Louisiana Creole English (a mix of French, Spanish and English) or Haitian Creole. A lot of Louisiana Creole people still celebrate traditional festivals and cook traditional foods like gumbo and jambalaya. Louisiana Creole people are an important part of Louisiana's culture and history.