El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia

New Iberia Spanish Festival walking parade

Celebrating the founding of New Iberia by the Spanish with gala, “Running of the Bulls” dog-friendly 5K/1mile fun run, parade, paella/tapas/jambalaya cook-off, Spanish dessert bake-off, Spanish re-enactment, Spanish family genealogy displays, live Spanish, Cajun and Zydeco music, entertainment; arts and crafts show; FREE Spanish dance lessons; visiting royalty paella eating contest; children’s tent, mass and […]

Books Along The Teche Literary Festival

author on stage in front of crowd at books along the teche literary festival

Literary Festival with a focus on Great Southern Writers, highlighting Iberia Parish authors and others who write about the unique culture of Louisiana. Events include cooking demonstrations, workshops on writing, book fair, receptions, poetry, music, children’s activities, Cajun dance lessons and more.  

Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade

Iberia Parish logo

Family-oriented Mardi Gras parade with floats, bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty, Grand Marshal, elaborate and colorful costumes, and tons of beads and throws. Most original and ugly costumes.  

Bayou Teche Museum Gala

bayou teche museum gala auction

Gala to benefit the Bayou Teche Museum with a live auction and local restaurants serving up their famous dishes.  

Queen City Christmas Parade

float in new iberia main street christmas parade

Bayou Traditions Inc. will present the annual Downtown New Iberia Christmas parade. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. 100,000+ lights have been installed along the parade route, which runs from Lee Street to Jefferson Street. There will be Christmas floats, dance schools and band performances along with plenty of Christmas throws.  

Bayou Mardi Gras Parade

people on float at bayou mardi gras parade

Family style Mardi Gras Celebration, on the banks of the Bayou Teche on Historic Main Street New Iberia.