Alligator Festival

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Karl Bewick

See ya' later alligator—at St. Charles Parish's annual Alligator Festival—where, no, there are no crocodiles to be found. Held at West Bank Bridge Park, the festival takes place over four days filled with carnival rides, craft vendors, live music, and plenty of gator fare—fried, grilled, frittered, in a sausage and in a sauce piquante too. Thursday is "Locals' Night" with free admission from 6 pm–9 pm; Friday the festival is open from 6 pm–11 pm; Saturday 11 am–11 pm; Sunday 11 am–9 pm. $5 admission, free for ages ten and under. alligatorfestival.org.