French Settlement Police Chief Harry Brignac (left) and Thad Benham cook and serve cracklins at the annual Creole Festival on Ocotber 21.
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Gary Vicknair of Whitehall points to a portrait of his great-great-grandfather, Stephen LeBourgeois during the French Settlement Creole Festival. LeBourgeois owned a sawmill along the Amite River in the late 1800’s. The portrait is displayed in the Creole House Museum.
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Alyssa Lingle from St. Joseph’s Youth Group arranges various desserts at the Creole Festival’s Sweet Shop.
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Kids and adults ride on the Cajun Express, driven by Cloey Hammond of the Frost Beta Club.
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Stone Envie provides live music during the French Settlement Creole Festival on October 21.
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A unique vehicle with a skeleton in the driver’s seat is among the classic cars displayed at French Settlement’s Creole Festival on October 21.
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Many people attending the Creole Festival enjoy exploring French Settlement’s Creole House Museum.