The Le Grand Réveil Acadien will be celebrated on Oct. 18 with a day filled with music, art, language, and faith throughout Church Point.
Festivities will include:
— 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Artisans’ Market located at Le Vieux Dépôt, Main Street at Rue Iry Lejeune. The open-air market will showcase the talent of local artisans, featuring handmade, locally grown, or sourced items that celebrate Acadian culture.
— 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Open House at the Le Vieux Presbytère Museum, 205 Rue Iry Lejeune, to explore exhibits highlighting the history and traditions of our community.
— 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: French-speaking on the Porch at Le Vieux Presbytère Museum. This gathering welcomes both beginners and native speakers to practice and celebrate the French language.
— Noon to 2 p.m.: Live Cajun music performances are planned at Le Vieux Presbytère Museum.
— 4 p.m.: La Messe en Français (Catholic Mass in French) Held at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, located at Church Blvd. and Bienvenu St., this French Mass is a meaningful tribute to our faith and cultural roots.
The Cajun’s Event Center, 9210 Church Point Highway, offers live music and dancing Saturday night.
“Le Grand Réveil Acadien is a beautiful reminder of who we are as a people,” said Curator Harold Fonte. “We invite everyone to come experience the music, language, and traditions that make our community so unique.”
For more information, contact Fonte, curator of Le Vieux Presbytère, at 337-384-7993.
