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Bayou Vermilion Festival & Boat Parade
The community is invited to let the good times flow on Sunday, May 21 for Bayou Vermilion Districts Bayou Vermilion Festival & Boat Parade at Vermilionville. The Bayou Vermilion Festival & Boat Parade is a celebration of and on the Bayou Vermilion that aims to increase awareness of the river as a viable source of recreation for Lafayette Parish as well as awareness of the Bayou Vermilion Districts efforts along the Vermilion.
BAYOU VERMILION FESTIVAL
The Bayou Vermilion Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. at Vermilionville. Activities include free yoga, face painting for adults and children alike, a bubbles station, live music, and much more!
BAYOU VERMILION BOAT PARADE
If you're an early bird and would like some more time on the water, this year we have included a pre-paddle starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Acadiana Park Nature Station, arriving at Vermilionville around 12:00 p.m. Or you can begin your paddle at Vermilionville after the Festival around 2:00 p.m. with a celebratory toast by this years Grand Marshall. The parade will depart from Vermilionville and end at the Camellia Bridge Launch with a celebration complete with live music by Bonsoir, Catin, as well as food and drinks. Online registration opens on April 1st, and closes May 20th. You can also register at Vermilionville the day of the event.
New this year we would like to encourage parade participants to decorate your boat and wear a costume. And residents and businesses that live along the parade route are also encouraged to participate by decorating your yard and inviting friends and family over to watch the parade. There will be a Spirit of The Bayou contest for best boat and costume, and best yard decorations. Those that do not live along the parade route can watch the parade at Vermilionville, Beaver Park, Rotary Point or at the Camellia Bridge.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.| Park your car at Camellia Bridge after dropping off your paddle craft at Acadiana Park Nature Station (1205 E Alexander St, Lafayette, LA 70501) boat corral; a shuttle will bring you back to the parades starting point at Nature Station.
*NOTE the pre-paddle is only for participants who pre-register.
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Parade launches from Acadiana Park Nature Station, led by the Jesse Guidry
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.| Park your car at Camellia Bridge after dropping off your paddle craft or claiming your rented craft at Vermilionville's boat corral; a shuttle will bring you back to the parade's starting point at Vermilionville.
10:00 a.m.| Meet & Greet with the Bayou Operations Team, kids' crafts and activities including a bubble station, "Bayou Bones" art exhibit + more
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Free yoga class along the Retention Pond
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.| Free face painting for adults and kids alike
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.| Live music by the Huval Fuslier Trio
12:30 p.m. | Line up to load your paddle craft for the parade into the water at the Canoe Launch
2:00 p.m.| Parade launches from Vermilionville, led by the Grand Marshal
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Music by Bonsoir, Catin, food by La Cuisine de Maman, beverages (including our special Floatilla Ale by Bayou Teche Brewing), vending and more at Camellia Bridge.
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LocationVermilionville (View)
300 Fisher Road
Lafayette, LA 70508
United States
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