Shake Your Trail Feather Paddle Parade

The TECHE Project returns with the thirteenth annual Shake Your Trail Feather Festival, celebrating the Bayou Teche National Paddle Trail. The day will include a Paddle Parade down Bayou Teche, featuring live music by local Cajun musicians playing on decorated barges. Participants can either take part in the 4.5 mile (2 hour) paddle to Parc des Ponts or the longer 6.5 mile (2:45 hour) paddle to Lil's on the Teche. There will be a pre-paddle shuttle ($5 cash at the bus) from each location (leaving from Lil's at 9 am and Parc des Ponts at 9:15 am). 

Land at the Party in the Parc, with live musical entertainment by Balfa Toujours, food, and libations at Parc des Pont. Parade starts at 10 am behind Poche's Meat Market; party from noon–2 pm. 

Non-motorized boat rentals are available at Bayou Teche Experience, Pack and Paddle, or The Backpacker (with a two week advance notice). Registration ofr the event is $15; $10 for children. techeproject.org.