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Press Release
Nov. 1, 2016
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742
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Dec. 1 - 31, 2016 -
Window Wonderland
- Storefront windows on New Iberia's Historic Main Street play host to festive Holiday Magic on Main themes through the merry season. This year's theme is The Nutcracker on the Bayou! Historic Downtown New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., (337) 378-9469, DaBerry.org, Facebook.com/Envision-da-Berry
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Dec. 1 - 31, 2016 -
L'Acadian Art Guild Exhibit -
Art exhibit sponsored by L'Acadian Art Guild featuring the following artists: Lorraine Barras, Margaret Melancon, Yvette Louviere, Tim Smith, Roxy Blanton, Gladys Romero, Charlotte Millet, Heather Cole, Tony Cutrera, Marilyn Vice, Michiru Kusaka, Linda Meaux, Carla Hostetter, Sylvia Madajewski, Darnelle Delcambre, Troy Leleux, Holly Ramey, Casey Hilty, Gail Trim and Susan Clark. NILA Gallery, 301 W. St. Peter. St., New Iberia, Thurs. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.,
(337) 519-1104,
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Dec. 1 - 31, 2016 -
Shop Berry Frozen -
Various Iberia Parish merchants offer discounts, special events and promotions during the Magic on Main holiday season. Offers are tagged #ShopBerryFrozen and posted on IberiaTravel's Facebook, Twitter and IberiaTravel.com/Holiday-Shopping
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Dec. 1, 2016 - Jan. 7, 2017 - Victorian Christmas at the Joseph Jefferson Home & Rip Van Winkle Gardens
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Tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home decorated for the holiday season. Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., (337) 359-8525,
RipVanWinkleGardens.com
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Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016 - Jeanerette Weekly Market
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Every Friday. Locally-grown vegetables, canned items, jewelry and other homemade items. Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce Grounds, 1440 Main St., Jeanerette, 3 - 6 p.m., (337) 339-3383,
Facebook.com/JeaneretteChamberofCommerce
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Dec. 3, 2016 -
Delcambre Christmas Boat Parade -
5K starts at 7 a.m. Pancakes with Santa 8 - 10 a.m. at Delcambre Shrimp Festival Building. Activities begin at 5 p.m. at Old Boat Dock. Boat Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. with fireworks following the parade. Delcambre Docks, 411 S. Richard St., Delcambre, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., (337) 658-2422,
Facebook.com/DelcambreBoatParade
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Dec. 3, 2016 - Battle for da Paddle Gumbo Cookoff
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Cooking begins at 8 a.m., judging and serving at 1 p.m. Sample all you can eat gumbo with fun booths through the afternoon and listen to The Beau Young Band from 4 - 6 p.m. & 8 - 10 p.m. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 409 E. Main St., Delcambre, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., (337) 258-5305,
DHSProjGrad.com
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Dec. 3, 2016 - Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market
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Enjoy what's fresh for the season from area farms and local waters, along with tasting opportunities and recipes, live music, kids activities and other special events. Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad St., Delcambre, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., (800) 884-6120 ext. 7, DelcambreMarket.org, Facebook.com/DelcambreMarket
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Dec. 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31,
2016
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Teche Area Farmers Market
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Experience our harvest of delicious, locally grown produce and homemade products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are handcrafted cypress yard objects, bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Tues. 2:30 - 6 p.m., Sat. 7 - 11 a.m.,
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Dec. 4, 2016 -
Jeanerette Christmas Parade -
Christmas parade with Santa Claus, marching bands, dance groups and more. Jeanerette Main Street, 1 - 3 p.m., (337) 579-2153.
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Dec. 5 - 31, 2016 - Shadows Merry Making Season - The plantation home will be decorated in the 19th century holiday style and the "merry making" tours will focus on family celebrations in the nineteenth century. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (last tour 3:15 p.m.), (337) 369-6446, ShadowsOnTheTeche.org, Facebook.com/ShadowsOnTheTeche
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Dec. 7, 2016 -
Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Ceremony -
A celebration remembering the day the USA became involved in World War II with flag ceremony, 21 gun salute, flag raising and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6 - 8 p.m., (337) 344-9397.
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Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28,
2016
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GLC
Farmers Market
- Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies and other items grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time. GLC Meat Market, 6110 Loreauville Rd., New Iberia, 2 - 6 p.m., (337) 577-9160, GlcRanch.com/Glc-Meat-Market, Facebook.com/pages/Gonsoulin-Land-and-Cattle
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Dec. 10, 2016 -
Jeanerette Market Christmas Extravaganza - Food, shopping and holiday fun on the grounds of the chamber of commerce. In case of inclement weather, it will be held at Jeanerette City Park. Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce, 1440 Main St., Jeanerette, 8 a.m. - noon,
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Dec. 10, 2016
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Magic on Main Christmas Parade
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Enjoy events throughout the day, including a Christmas themed breakfast, crafts vendors, food trucks, musical performances and lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. There will be a cutest PJ contest and winners will ride in the parade on the Santa float. Join us at 6 p.m. for the Magic on Main Christmas Parade, sponsored by the New Iberia Downtown Business Association and the Main Street Program. Historic Downtown, Main Street, New Iberia, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.,
(337) 207-5670,
Facebook.com/NewIberia.DBA
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Facebook.com/NewIberia.MainStreet
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Dec. 10, 2016 -
Very Berry Christmas Quest -
The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with local businesses and the Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be hosting a family scavenger hunt to celebrate the Christmas season in Iberia Parish. Families will pick up Christmas hats and goody bags filled with coupons and holiday treats at the chamber's office, along with their punch cards which track the activities they participate in throughout the day. Completed cards will be entered in a drawing to win prizes. Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, 111 W. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., (337) 364-1836, IberiaChamber.org, Facebook.com/IberiaChamber
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Dec. 10, 2016
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Food Truck Festival
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F
ood trucks will be available at the Teche Area Farmers Market. Tables and chairs provided for participants to enjoy lunch and listen to music in the gazebo. Fresh produce and (handmade) items sold by local farmers and artisans. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,
(337) 369-2330,
Facebook.com/NewIberia.DBA
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Dec. 11, 2016 -
Delcambre Main Street Christmas Parade -
Christmas on the Bayou Parade with Santa Claus, marching bands and dance groups. Delcambre Main Street, 2 - 4 p.m., (337) 519-2541.
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Dec. 16, 2016 -
Les Cadiens du Teche Christmas Party - Les Cadiens du Teche (Cajun French Music Assoc.) celebrate the holidays with Wallace Trahan Rice and Gravy, and chicken and sausage Gumbo. $10 per person. La Louisiane Banquet Hall, 5509 Hwy. 14, 7 - 11 p.m., (337) 369-7538,
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Dec. 29,
2016
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Acadiana Growers Alliance Farmers Market
- Selling fresh produce and baked goods on the last Thursday of each month. First United Methodist Church Ministries Center, 211 W. St. Peter St., New Iberia, 3 - 5 p.m.,
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Dec. 30, 2016 -
Showtunes Sing-Along
- Envision daBerry invites everyone to participate in belting their favorite musicals in a piano lounge-style setting. Free admission. Beau Soleil Café and Catering, 225 W. Main St., New Iberia, 7 - 11 p.m., (337) 378-9469, Daberry.org, Facebook.com/pages/Envision-da-Berry
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The Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official parish marketing agency promoting New Iberia, Avery Island, Jefferson Island, Jeanerette, Loreauville and Delcambre as a destination. Marketing programs target leisure travelers, business travelers, media, entertainment industry, and the travel trade including group tour planners, meeting planners, sports planners and special event planners. The bureau operates a parish welcome center in New Iberia.
For more information on parish events and tourism assets, call the bureau at 337-365-1540 or visit
IberiaTravel.com
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Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau
2513 Hwy 14 | New Iberia, LA | 70560
(337) 365-1540 | (888) 942-3742
www.IberiaTravel.com
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