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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center Ranger Angelle Bellard is outside the center, which is to begin celebrating its 25th year in Eunice on Saturday. Bellard, who is in her second year as ranger, said one thing that has surprised her is how many local people have not visited the center. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center to celebrate 25th year

The celebration of the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center’s 25th year begins Saturday with a birthday party.
Normally on Saturday the center is the scene of events for children, cooking demonstrations followed by the “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” show at the Liberty Theatre.

Wayne Toups will be the closing band for the Experience Louisiana Festival on Oct. 23. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Wayne Toups to close festival music lineup

The Experience Louisiana Festival will open its second year with a New Orleans style second line parade through the festival site.

A Mardi Gras mask in the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice. The Eunice center is the site in the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve to be be open on Mardi Gras. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Mardi Gras: The party in Eunice begins Friday

The Mardi Gras is arriving in Eunice and the party begins in earnest Friday when the music starts at 6 p.m.
The barriers are on the side of 2nd Street, but it will be about 2 p.m. Friday when 2nd Street is closed from U.S. 190 to Park Avenue.

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