Crawfish Derby
Parc des Ponts 314 East Bridge, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517
The downtown bridge in Breaux Bridge—the one that makes it “Breaux Bridge” instead of just “Breaux”—is one of the most photographed objects in the state of Louisiana and a symbol of the city and region. When the department of transportation came to inspect it and said, essentially, “It’s fine for now, but it’s old; so when it gets rickety we’re eventually going to replace it with a standard concrete bridge,” town residents sprang into action. The bridge now has landmark status, protecting it to some degree; but it still takes money to keep the structure in good repair. That’s where the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Derby, now in its second year, comes in. A typical Louisiana festival, you can look forward to live music, dancing, and delicious food. Plus there are some pretty sweet raffles. Free. 10:30 am–6 pm at Parc des Ponts. crawfishderby.com.
