St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Iota Honors Veterans
Hi, I’m Chere Ledoux with Acadia Parish Tourism and today I’m out in Iota, Louisiana, under the oaks at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church cemetery and this cemetery has a patriotic display you’ve got to see to believe. These flags do more than mark graves — they tell stories of service and sacrifice. Nearly 240 American veterans are laid to rest here. The mission is simple: every one […]
St. Francis School in Iota, Louisiana Opens 50-Year-Old Time Capsule
Hi everyone, I’m Chere Ledoux with Acadia Parish Tourism, and today I’m in Iota at St. Francis School for a very special look back in time. A time capsule sealed 50 years ago has been opened, and today the community is getting to see the treasures that were saved for the future. These items offer a glimpse into student life, faith, […]
European Roots of Cajun & Creole Mardi Gras
Although they are different in many ways, Cajun and Creole Courir de Mardi Gras and New Orleans-style parades share the same European roots. Learn about the origins of these traditions in this explanation provided by Larry Miller. End-of-Winter Parties in Europe Before there were centralized governments in France and other European nations, each kingdom area […]