Staff choice: 3 Things to do this weekend
Published 4:15 am Friday, June 17, 2022
- Iberia African American Historical Society.
1) The big Juneteneth Festival
Juneteenth Festival includes a parade, wing cookoff and after party. This is the 2nd annual event. The parade starts at 11 a.m. and will travel east on Main Street Starting at Torrido Village and ending at Jefferson Street near Epiphany Day School. For more information, visit https://www.gpalfoundation.org/
2) Juneteenth Meet & Greet
The Iberia African American Historical Society will hold a meet and greet on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitor Center (320 E. Main St.)
The gathering is open to IAAHS members and anyone who wishes to learn more about their work. Refreshments will be served. Organizers said, coincidentally, JUNETEENTH is celebrated that very weekend, so a bit of emancipation discussion may be offered as an additional treat.
3) Beats on the Bayou, the Cast
A live concert for campers under the Isle of Iberia’s pavilion. Come out, meet friends, listen to live music and dance the evening away on June 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
It will be held at the Isle of Iberia RV Resort., 911 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia. Call (337) 256-8681 for more information.
