Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street announced 20 Louisiana communities have been designated as 2022 Accredited Main Street America programs, a news release said.

Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier recognition demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive commercial district revitalization and proven track record of successfully implementing the Main Street Approach, the release said.

Main Street communities in the region include:

  • Denham Springs Main Street
  • Hammond Downtown Development District
  • Donaldsonville Downtown Development District
  • St. Francisville Main Street

The other Louisiana programs for 2022 include Crowley Main Street, DeRidder Main Street, Franklin Main Street, Main Street Homer, Houma Downtown Development Corporation, Leesville Main Street, Morgan City Main Street, Natchitoches Main Street, New Iberia Main Street, New Roads Main Street, Old Algiers Main Street Corporation New Orleans, Ruston Main Street, Olde Towne Slidell Main Street, St. Martinville Main Street, and Thibodaux Main Street.