Le Grand Hoorah, presented by Prairie Heritage Inc., was held at Lakeview Park and Beach from Friday, September 27, through Sunday, September 29. Saturday featured musical performances by Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers, C-4 Avec Steve Riley, Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express, Bonsoir Catin, The Reverlers, and Pine Leaf Boys. The annual event concluded with a French Mass celebrated by Father Kenan Brown, pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, of Basile. In the top photo, Amanda LaFleur is honored during the opening ceremonies for work in preserving Cajun and Creole culture. From left are “Chicken” Aucoin, LaFleur, “Winky” Aucoin, Ashlee Wilson, and Wanda Verrette. In the bottom left photo are Jeffrey Burge and other members of the Pa-ta-Sa Cooking Krewe and Lache Pas Boucherie as they prepare the pig. In the bottom right photo is 19-month-old James McNeal, of Youngsville, as he enjoys his time at the event on Saturday. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)
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