Le Grand Hoorah, a production of Prairie Heritage Inc., a 501 © 3 non-profit, returns to Lakeview Park in Evangeline Parish near Eunice, from Friday, September 27, til Saturday, September 28, 2024. The lineup of bands has just been released and will once again feature some of the hottest acts from around the region. The top-knotch agenda also boasts the finest of Cajun cuisine, including a boucherie, plus French language experiences, dancing, special events, outdoor fun and optional camping.
“Our festival is about creating and fostering relationships focused on preserving the music, food, language and folk arts of the people of Acadiana,” explained Gilbert “Winky” Aucoin, president of the event’s nonprofit. “Attendees will love what we have in store this year.”
The music schedule includes a kickoff party Friday, September 27, at 8 p.m. with the band Cajun Strong. Then music kicks off at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 28, with the following acts: Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers, C-4 avec Steve Riley, Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express, Bonsoir Catin, The Revelers, and Pine Leaf Boys will close the night out beginning at 8:45 p.m. The Hoorah also hosts an authentic Cajun jam from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Aside from the boucherie and food booths, Saturday’s special events include Opening Ceremonies at 12 noon, French immersion student performances and a French Invocation by Father Jason Vidrine. Attendees can also return Sunday morning for a Catholic French Mass at 9:30 am with Father Kenan Brown.
Le Grand Hoorah is known for preserving and supporting its region’s roots. As part of the nonprofit’s mission to support musical and cultural organizations, proceeds each year are in part donated to various organizations. The board is proud to have made contributions to ACA’s (Acadiana Center for the Arts) Courtney Granger Memorial Award, the Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation Fund, and Love of People this year.
“The Hoorah team looks forward to another wonderful event with our community.” said Board-member/Project Chairman, Jean-Jacques Aucoin, “Celebrating our region’s roots, while honoring memories of Cultural Bearers and other causes we stand behind as part of our mission is what this festival is all about.”
Learn more at LeGrandHoorah.com. Tickets will be available August 28th on the website, or at the door. Campsite spaces can be reserved now via Lakeview Park at LVPark.com.
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