A banner for Balfa Week was shown at the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting Tuesday. From left, are Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots Board treasurer; Jeanne Solis, Folk Roots executive director; Angela Rathle, supervisory National Park Ranger; and Lorraine Shelton-Gaines, Folk Roots Board president.
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot read a proclamation declaring Dewey Balfa Week in Eunice in March at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting.
The week is scheduled March 19 to 24 as Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week centered on Lakeview RV Park & Campground north of Eunice.
Jeanne Solis, executive director of Louisiana Folk Roots, said this will be the 21st Balfa Week and the second time to be …
