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J.C.Pennington NABA National Hot Air Balloon Championships and the Louisiana State Championships
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SATCHMO SUMMERFEST: New Orleans,Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. Help celebrate the life of jazz legend Louis Armstrong with four stages all located within the Old U.S. Mint. Nationally known speakers will explore the world of Armstrong and the impact of jazz on world music. Listen to the Preservation Hall Jazz Band Tribute to John Brunious, Mo’Lasses, New Orleans’ (mostly) Women’s Brass Band, Storyville Stompers Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, Vavavoom, Phillip Manuel and Shamarr Allen and the Underdogs. NOT TO MISS: Programs on children’s stage and red beans and rice by New Orleans chefs. INFORMATION: http://www.fqfi.org/satchmosummerfest.
August 15-19
DELCAMBRE SHRIMP FESTIVAL: Delcambre. Events include a shrimp cook-off, queen’s pageant, fais dodo, food booths featuring boiled and fried shrimp, shrimp sauce piquante and lots of other dishes, carnival rides, games, kids’ activities and the blessing of the shrimp boat fleet. (337) 685-2653 or http://www.shrimpfestival.net.
Look for festival updates in each week's Friday FUN section of the
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