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RAYNE - Entries are now being accepted at the Rayne Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for the 4th Annual Rayne Mardi Gras Parade, co-sponsored by the City of Rayne and the Rayne Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee.
The parade will be held on Saturday, March 2, and everyone is invited to participate.
Come and be a part of the fun, family safe parade with a float, trailer, vehicle or walk. All participates must complete the entry form available at the Chamber office at 107 Oak Street. Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
Deadline to enter with entry fee of $25 is Thursday, Feb. 28. The entry fee is to cover any expenses incurred for the event. Entry fee for all political candidates seeking office in the 2019 year is $75.
The parade line-up will begin at 2 p.m. on American Legion Drive, with the parade beginning at 3 p.m., travel along The Boulevard and South Adams Ave. and end at the Frog Festival Pavilion where the “After Parade Party” will be enjoyed again.
Immediately following the parade at the Frog Festival Pavilion, the “After Party” will be enjoyed between 4-7 p.m. Everyone is invited to come enjoy a “Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Cook-off”, BBQ hamburgers, cold drinks, music, all at no admission.
The Chamber is now taking entries for the Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Cook-Off, with no entry fee. Gumbo will be judged with plaques given to the first, second and third place, plus a “People’s Choice” award (voted by the public for $1 each entry). Entry forms with rules and regulations are available at the Chamber office.
The public will be able to sample all the gumbo entries for only $5 a bowl. Nikki Link is chairing the Gumbo Cook-off, and adds that no chests with drinks will be allowed.
Gumbo Cook-Off entry forms are available at the Chamber office, and you can contact Nikki at 337-849-0566 for more details if needed.
Brian Mouton is chairman of the Parade, and is encouraging businesses, schools organizations, civic and church organizations, dance troupes, school bands, elected officials, political candidates, city and area royalty, and area Mardi Gras Krewes to participate.
“The first two years were successful, and unfortunately last year’s event had to be cancelled due to bad weather,” stated Chamber Executive Director Fran Bihm. “We’re thinking positive that this year’s parade will be even bigger and better than in previous years. Let’s show visitors and locals they don’t have to travel to New Orleans and outside Acadia Parish to enjoy a family friendly and safe Mardi Gras Parade on this date.”
For more information, please contact the Rayne Chamber office at 337-334-2332.