Holy Ghost Creole Festival

Live Creole and Zydeco music, Creole food favorites, and a gospel choir concert that's drawn crowds for over twenty-five years now—it's all part of the Holy Ghost Creole Festival. The fun begins Friday morning with finger-lickin' fried catfish to the tune of the gospel choirs from Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Rise early for more music, and arrive with an empty belly—ready to sample famous backbone stew and barbecue pork steak—not to mention sweet dough  pies, boudin, cracklins, and other local delicacies. Or, start with the 5K or 1-mile fun walk, then get to eating. Sunday brings the Creole Festival Parade, running from Landry Street to Union Street. Bring lawn chairs and a blanket. Grounds open at 10 am Friday and Sunday; 8 am Saturday. Free. holyghostcreolefestival.com.