Le Grand Hoorah/Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week will be held at Chicot State Park through Friday.
A portion of the event is an immersion experience where people are coming to learn Cajun-Creole music, food and dance.
The event is to promote local culture and create excitement for the jewel of Evangeline Parish, Chicot State Park.
Check at lafolkroots.org for further information and updates.
Donations or other inquiries may be made at 719 W Magnolia St., Ville Platte, or call the office of Gilbert Aucoin, 337-363-2193.
Le Grand Hoorah kicks off the beginning of The Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Week. The Louisiana Folk Roots presents the event in partnership with The Prairie Heritage Foundation.
There are daily instructional sessions.
The schedule includes:
Sunday
7 p.m. Superjam des Amis
Monday
7 p.m. Steve Riley and The Mamou Playboys.
Tuesday
7 p.m. Jeffery Broussard and The Creole Cowboys.
Wednesday
7 p.m. Instructors and students’ bands showcase.
Thursday
7 p.m. The Revelers.
