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NEW IBERIA, La. --- El Festival Española de Nueva Iberia has announced their upcoming fall events including the Running of the Bulls 5k, the King's Ball, and Children's & Queen's Pageant.
Running of the Bulls 5k:
The bulls are back! This year marks the 10th year anniversary of the Running of the Bulls Race. The event will take place on Sat., Sept. 17, in downtown New Iberia on Fulton Street and will include a 10k, 5k and 1-mile race.
This is a dog friendly race and participants can bring their fur-companions. Non-runners can still participate and enjoy the outdoors by walking. Strollers are welcome.
Registration is open at NewIberiaSpanishFestival.com. Both individuals and teams are welcome. Awards will be given for the "Biggest Team."
The King's Ball:
6th Annual El Baile del Rey - The King’s Ball will take place on Fri., Sept. 30, from 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. at the Cyr Gates Community Center in New Iberia City Park (300 Parkview Dr.).
Royalty presentation and crowning will begin at 7:30 p.m. Spanish Festival King VI will reign over the 2023 El Festival Español de Nueva Iberia on April 21-23. This event is one of the fundraiser events for the annual Spanish Festival.
Tickets are $35 per person and will include tapas, live music by Cajun Company Band and a cash bar. Tickets are on sale now at Bird on the Bayou (120 E. Main St.) and Tutu Cute Vinyl Creations (703 S. Lewis St., Ste H), or by contacting Brinkley Lopez at (337) 380-7636 or spanishfestival@gmail.com.
The Children's & Queen's Pageant:
The 7th Annual Children’s & Queen’s Pageant will be held on Sat., Oct. 1, at the Cyr Gates Community Center at New Iberia City Park.
The Children’s Pageant will begin at 2 p.m. with ages divisions from 0-11 year-old. The Queen’s Pageant will begin at 6 p.m. with age divisions from 12 and up. Pageant forms and contracts are available at NewIberiaSpanishFestival.com. Spanish descent is not required to enter the competition.
The newly-crowned Spanish Festival royalty will reign over the 2023 El Festival Español de Nueva Iberia. They will serve as ambassadors representing the festival, organization and the City of New Iberia as they travel around the state of Louisiana to attend other festivals and royalty events.
Message from the Association:
"Our La Asociación Española de Nueva Iberia Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to say muchas gracias to all our sponsors and volunteers for our 8th Annual El Festival Español de Nueva Iberia held on April 8-10, 2022," said Association President Brinkley Lopez. "Gracias for your generous support and helping our festival grow from a one-day festival to now a three full day festival with new added attractions and entertainment. We could not have done it without you!
"Gracias to all our festival goers who came out and supported our festival. We have received many compliments on a successful event and we are looking forward to our 9th Annual Spanish Festival- “El Festival Español de Nueva Iberia” April 21-23, 2023, in downtown New Iberia."
For more information, contact Brinkley Lopez at (337) 380-7636, spanishfestival@gmail.com, or visit NewIberiaSpanishFestival.com
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