4 Mar 2022

ECCBC Christmas Concert

2024-11-04T11:09:16-06:00

Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir present their Christmas concert. Usually, this event would take place at the historic Liberty Theatre. However, due to the renovations currently underway at the beloved theatre, for the past few years, they’ve sung at the First Baptist Church in Eunice. The concert will have two performances in the first full week of December. One will be on Thursday at 7pm and another on Friday at 7pm.

The ECCBC was established in 1990 making 2024 their 34th anniversary. This community is made up of a choir concert band, adult choir, and children’s choir.  This talented group practices diligently in the months leading up to the concert. They sing in a variety of styles. This family-friendly event is designed to get everyone in the holiday mood.

Selections: Sparklejollytwinklejingley, Thankful, Can You Hear the Christmas Bells, Who’s the Little Baby?, We Need a Little Christmas, The Holiday Tango, Happy Holiday/White Christmas, Christmas Portrait, Star of Bethlehem, Santa Baby, All I Want for Christmas Is You, Fantasy on Deck the Hall

Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Call 337-457-1776 for additional ticket information.

ECCBC Christmas Concert in Eunice, Louisiana
ECCBC Christmas Concert in Eunice, Louisiana
ECCBC Christmas Concert in Eunice, Louisiana
ECCBC Christmas Concert in Eunice, Louisiana
ECCBC Christmas Concert in Eunice, Louisiana
ECCBC Christmas Concert in Eunice, Louisiana
ECCBC Christmas Concert2024-11-04T11:09:16-06:00
4 Mar 2022

Festival of Words

2024-12-11T15:22:59-06:00

The Festival of Words is held in Grand Coteau. Celebrate the written word with open mics throughout the year that culminate in this two-day festival. Sharpen your craft with creative writing workshops hosted by published authors. There will also be a community stage for open mic and “Drive-by Poetry”. At this event, youth give dramatic presentations of festival authors’ writings.

Features for this year’s Festival of Words are:

  • A$iaMae, a Black, non-binary Southern poet, humorist and cultural worker with roots in Georgia, South and North Carolina. A multi-hyphenated artist, their background spans across film, curation, production, performance and language arts.
  • Darrell Bourque was born in southwest Louisiana in 1942. He started publishing poems when he worked on his Ph. D. at Florida State in the mid-70s and is the author of six books of poems. He is professor emeritus in English at The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and he was named poet laureate of Louisiana by Governor Kathleen Blanco in 2007.
  • Tyler Robert Sheldon is an American poet, writer, educator, editor, critic, and author of two full-length poetry collections and several chapbooks.

Find their full schedule here.

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Festival of Words in Grand Coteau, Louisiana
Festival of Words in Grand Coteau, Louisiana
Festival of Words in Grand Coteau, Louisiana
Festival of Words in Grand Coteau, Louisiana
Festival of Words in Grand Coteau, Louisiana
Festival of Words in Grand Coteau, Louisiana
Festival of Words2024-12-11T15:22:59-06:00
4 Mar 2022

Holy Ghost Creole Festival

2024-11-20T11:40:46-06:00

Experience Creole culture at the Holy Ghost Creole Festival in Opelousas, Louisiana. Every year, the festival takes place on the first full weekend of November and kicks off on Friday morning with finger-lickin’ fried catfish. That night, experience gospel hymns featuring several choir groups from Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

Saturday, the festival grounds open early with live music and more Creole food to sample including their famous backbone stew and barbeque pork steak. Dinner tickets may be purchased at the Church Parish Office until the day of the event, or you may purchase tickets on the grounds. That morning, participate in the 5k run or 1-mile fun walk to prepare for a day of amazing food. Pies, boudin, cracklins, and other great local foods will be sold each day of the festival. All-day long, hear zydeco music bands under the music tent, but be sure to take a break to seek out the festival’s famous sweet dough pies. Holy Ghost volunteers spend hours preparing and baking this local treat because they are just too tempting to pass up.

Sunday, join the locals in celebrating their Creole heritage at the Creole Festival Parade. The route runs from Landry Street all the way to Union Street. Feel free to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy the parade.

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Holy Ghost Creole Festival in Opelousas, Louisiana
Holy Ghost Creole Festival in Opelousas, Louisiana
Holy Ghost Creole Festival in Opelousas, Louisiana
Holy Ghost Creole Festival in Opelousas, Louisiana
Holy Ghost Creole Festival Sweet Dough Pies in Opelousas, Louisiana
Holy Ghost Creole Festival in Opelousas, Louisiana
Holy Ghost Creole Festival2024-11-20T11:40:46-06:00
4 Mar 2022

Lundi Gras Boucherie

2024-02-15T13:11:45-06:00

The best way to taste Louisiana is at an old-time boucherie. The Lundi Gras Boucherie features dishes prepared by Acadiana’s best chefs. The event takes place every year in Eunice, Louisiana on the Monday before Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday. This long-running tradition began as a way to survive the winter months with plenty of meat. Today, it is a community celebration that begins early in the morning with the butchering of the hog. The meat is then prepared for dishes such as boudin, boudin rouge, cracklins, backbone stew, and ponce. Nothing goes to waste – even the ears of the hog are used to make hogshead cheese, something similar to a terrine.

This event is hosted by Lakeview Park & Beach and takes place on the grounds. All day and night, live Cajun and zydeco music bands play in the barn, turned dancehall. There is not an admission fee for this event, but you will need to purchase tickets from the bar in order to sample dishes. Beer and other adult beverages are available at the bar inside the barn.

Lundi Gras Boucherie at Lakeview Park & Beach in Eunice, Louisiana
Lundi Gras Boucherie at Lakeview Park & Beach in Eunice, Louisiana
Lundi Gras Boucherie in Eunice, Louisiana
Lundi Gras Boucherie in Eunice, Louisiana
Lundi Gras Boucherie2024-02-15T13:11:45-06:00
4 Mar 2022

Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras

2024-07-19T14:17:06-05:00

Join the celebration at the 5th Annual Crew of Cankton Courir De Mardi Gras! Get ready for a day of lively festivities, mouthwatering gumbo, and a Chicken Run-Trail Ride that promises adventure and excitement.

The vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras is coming alive at the Landon Pitre Memorial Park in Cankton, just a few minutes south of Sunset. Entry fee is $5 per person at the gate.

Showcase your culinary mastery at their gumbo cook-off. Gather your team, bring your secret recipes, and compete for the title of Gumbo Champion. The entry fee is $60 per team, and the cooking starts at 9:00 AM. Make sure your creations are ready for judging at 1:30 PM – may the best gumbo win.

Embark on an unforgettable Chicken Run-Trail Ride, departing from the park at 9:00 AM. Get your costumes ready, as both top and bottom attire are required. Let the good times roll as you traverse scenic trails and embrace the thrill of the ride. The cost is $20 per person – a small price for a day full of memories and camaraderie.

Don’t forget to dress to impress. Costumes are a key ingredient to the Mardi Gras magic. From colorful feathers to sparkly sequins, let your creativity shine. While masks and capuchons aren’t required, feel free to add those finishing touches to elevate your ensemble.

Get ready to dance the day away because there will be live music starting at 2:30 PM until 5:30 PM with a live DJ starting at 9:00 AM. Stay tuned for announcements on the incredible musical acts that will be providing the soundtrack to our Mardi Gras celebration.

All proceeds benefit the Louisiana Special Olympics.

Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras2024-07-19T14:17:06-05:00

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