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Press Release
Jan. 4, 2017
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742
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Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22,
2017
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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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Feb. 2, 2017 -
Cajun Groundhog Day
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Pierre C. Shadeaux, Iberia's Cajun Groundhog, emerges to predict the weather, a longer spring, or an early return of summer's heat and humidity. Presentations of student essay contest winners, childrens choirs, proclamations, and more. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 7 - 8 a.m., (337) 365-6773, http://www.iberianet.com/
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Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 - 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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Feb. 4,
2017
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Harlem Ambassadors v. WECNA All-Stars
- See your friends and neighbors challenge the Harlem Ambassadors on the hardwood. Tickets can be purchased at Community First Bank in New Iberia, Catholic High and New Iberia City Park. Catholic High School, 1301 Delasalle Dr., New Iberia, 5 - 7 p.m., (337) 201-4515, BrownPaperTickets.com
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Feb. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28,
2017
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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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Feb. 10, 2017 -
Bayou Mardi Gras Parade - Family-style Mardi Gras celebration on the banks of the Bayou Teche on historic Main Street New Iberia, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., (337) 367-2844,
BayouMardiGras.com,
Facebook.com/BayouMardiGras
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Feb. 19, 2017 -
Grand Marais Mardi Gras Children's Dance - Costume judging at 4:30 p.m. Children's court winners will be announced and will ride in the parade. Mon Ami, 7304 Hwy. 90 E., Jeanerette, 3 - 6 p.m., (337) 365-8655,
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Feb. 22,
2017
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Voodoo History Talk
- Jeff Anderson, Ph. D will explore the culture associated with the history of African diasporic religions, the most prominent example of which was Louisiana Voodoo. Free program suitable for an adult audience. Seating may be limited and taken on a first come, first serve basis. Jeanerette Museum, 500 Main St., Jeanerette, 6 - 7:30 p.m., JeaneretteMuseum.com, Facebook.com/Jeanerette-Museum
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Feb. 23,
2017
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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 - 6 p.m.,
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Feb. 24 - 27, 2017 -
Grand Marais Mardi Gras Dances - Costume judging at 11 p.m. Fri. - Sat., and at 10 p.m. Sun. - Mon. Admission fee. Mon Ami, 7304 E. Hwy. 90, Jeanerette, Fri. - Sat. 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., Sun. 7 p.m. - midnight, Mon. 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., 337-365-8655,
Facebook.com/MonAmi.GrandMarais
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Feb. 25, 2017 -
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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Feb. 26, 2017 -
A Prelude to Spring - Free candlelight chamber orchestra concert performed by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra. St. Peters Church, 108 E. Saint Peter St., New Iberia, 3 - 4:30 p.m., (337) 364-1603,
IberiaCultural.com
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Feb. 28, 2017 -
Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade - Family-oriented Mardi Gras parade with floats, bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty, Grand Marshal, elaborate and colorful costumes, and tons of beads and throws. Most original and ugly costumes. Hwy. 90 & College Rd., Jeanerette, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., (337) 365-8655,
Facebook.com/MonAmi.GrandMarais
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Feb. 28, 2017 -
Krewe of Coteau Mardi Gras Parade - Mardi Gras parade, with marching bands, dance groups and music. Francis Romero Memorial Park, Coteau Park Rd. & LA 88, Coteau, 1 - 2 p.m., (337) 577-5099.
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Feb. 28, 2017 -
Family Affair Mardi Gras Parade - Mardi Gras parade with marching bands, dance groups and music. Main Street, Loreauville, 2 - 3 p.m., (337) 229-6001.
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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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