Acadian-Cajun Genealogy & History                                    CMA Schedule
Congrés Mondial Acadien, Louisiane-1999
The first reunion actually ends on July 30.  Opening ceremonies are in Houma on August 1.  The Family Reunions are concentrated around the 3 weekends, with the middle weekend being the busiest.  Closing ceremonies will be in Lafayette on the 15th. 

A separate schedule of Acadian Memorial events is at the bottom of the page.

If you have any questions, contact
    Jean Robert Frigault, Director of Programming & Communication
    C.P. 3804, Lafayette, LA 70502-3804
    (318)234-6166 tel., (318)233-9353 fax
    1(888)526-1999

Saturday, July 31 to Sunday, August 15, 1998

Vendredi le 30 juillet/Friday, July 30
BROUSSARD family reunion- Lafayette
Brent Broussard, 120 Canebroke Ln, Lafayette, LA 70508, (318)989-8676
Samedi le 31 juillet/Saturday, July 31
ACHEE/HACHE/GALLANT family reunion - Thibodaux
Roland Achee, 5209 Kerry Dr, Bâton Rouge, LA 70814, (504)274-9935

AUCOIN/TEMPLET family reunion - Donaldsonville
Myrna Thibodeaux, 25041 Joe May Rd., Denham Springs, LA 70726 (225)665-1898

BOURG/BOURQUE family reunion- Bourg
Sheryl Collins, 9276 Park Ave, Houma, LA 70363, (504)879-2000

BOURGEOIS family reunion- Vacherie
Norman Marmillion, 227 Hwy 18, Vacherie, LA 70090, (504)265-7690

BROUSSARD family reunion- Lafayette
Brent Broussard, 120 Canebroke Ln, Lafayette, LA 70508, (318)989-8676

HENRY/LIRETTE family reunion- Chauvin
Vivian Pellegrin, 4607 Bayouside Dr, Chauvin, LA 70344, (504)594-5449

NAQUIN/VAUTOUR family reunion - Montegut
Betty Naquin, P.O. Box 935, Bourg, LA 70343 (504)395-5926

THERIOT/CROCHET family reunion- Houma
Nadine T. Boudreaux, 7447 Hwy 996, Belle Rose, LA 70341, (504)473-6053

SOMMET DES FEMMES/WOMEN'S SUMMIT- Morgan City
Elaine Clement, 626 1/2 Oaklawn Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506, (318)234-8739

RENDEZ-VOUS DES CAJUNS- Eunice (COM)
Liberty Theater, 200 W Park Ave, Eunice, LA 70535, (318)457-6577

EXHIBITION - "The Bridge to Our Acadian Past: Sacramental Records from the Diocese of Baton Rouge Archives" - Port Allen
Roddey Peeble, Jr., West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 North Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen, LA 70767 
(225) 336-2422 

FESTIVAL DE THÉÂTRE "TANT QUE DURERA LA TERRE" - Cut Off 
Wendell Curole, PO Box 158, Cut Off LA 70345 
Dimanche le 1er aout/Sunday, August 1
OPENING CEREMONIES AND CONCERT- Houma (CMA et COM)
Jean Robert Frigault, C.P. 3804, Lafayette, LA, 70502-3804, (318)234-6166

MESSE/FRENCH MASS - Houma
Vivian Pellegrin, P.O. Box 2792, Houma, LA 70361 (504)868-2732

FRENCH MASS - Créole, Cameron 
David Marcantel, 302 Nezpiqué, Jennings LA 70546 (318) 842-7380 

FRENCH MASS - Lafayette 
Phoebe Trotter, St Edmunds Church, 4331 W. Congress Lafayette LA 70506 (318) 981-0874 

DOWNTOWN in HOUMA - Houma
Vivian Pellegrin, P.O. Box 2792, Houma, LA 70361 (504)868-2732

SONNIER/SAULNIER family reunion - Rayne
Patricia Ann Sonnier, 815 W. Butcher Switch Rd, Lafayette, LA 70507 (318) 896-3368 

FESTIVAL DE THÉÂTRE "TANT QUE DURERA LA TERRE" - Westwego 
Wendell Curole, PO Box 158, Cut Off LA 70345 (504) 632-7554 
Lundi le 2 aout/Monday, August 2
TWINNING CELEBRATION- St. Joseph Church, Chauvin/Ste.-Anne-du-Ruisseau, Nova Scotia
Vivian Pellegrin, 4607 Bayouside Dr, Chauvin, LA, (504)594-5449

FESTIVAL DE THÉÂTRE "LA DOUCE RÉUNION" - Théâtre Cadien 
Antoine LeClerc, PO Box 3804 Lafayette LA 70502 (888) 526-1999 

Lecture par Glen Conrad - Acadian Memorial, St. Martinville 
Jolène Adam, PO Box 379, St. Martinville LA 70582 (318) 394-2258 
Mardi le 3 aout/Tuesday, August 3
Bayou Lafourche Heritage Celebration - LaRose 
Henri Boulet, P.O. Box 1105, LaRose, LA 70373, (504)693-7355

TWINNING CELEBRATION- LaRose/Comeauville (CMA et COM)
Henri Boulet, P.O. Box 1105, LaRose, LA 70373, (504)693-7355

TWINNING CELEBRATION - Houma/Bathurst (NB) 
 Marco Monoc, 7910 Park Ave, Houam LA (504) 873-6890 
Mercredi le 4 aout/Wednesday, August 4
CHILDREN'S DAY - Pierre Part
Sally Blanchard, 103 Gary St., Pierre Part, LA 70339, (504)252-9655

TWINNING CELEBRATION - Paroisse Assomption / Région Évangéline (PEI) 
Sally Blanchard, 103 Gary St., Pierre Part LA 70339 (504) 252-9655 

GENEALOGICAL SYMPOSIUM RECEPTION - Thibodaux, LaFourche Heritage Society and NSU
Tom Butler, Ellender Library, NSU, Thibodaux, LA 70301 (504)448-4626

FESTIVAL DE THÉÂTRE "Port Lajoye" -  Théâtre Belle Alliance 
Antoine LeClerc, PO Box 3804 Lafayette LA 70502 (888) 526-1999 

Lecture par Carl Brasseaux - Acadian Memorial, St. Martinville 
Jolène Adam, PO Box 379, St. Martinville LA 70582 (318) 394-2258

Fais do-do d'Iberville - Plaquemine 
Kitty Schwartz, Iberville Parish PO Box 1060 Plaquemine LA 70765  (225) 687-3560 
Jeudi le 5 aout/Thursday, August 5
GENEALOGICAL SYMPOSIUM- Thibodaux, LaFourche Heritage Society and Nicholls State University
Tom Butler, Ellender Library, Nicholls State, Thibodaux, LA 70301, (504)448-4626

FÊTE DANS LA VILLE DE THIBODAUX - Thibodaux
Mick Knoblock, Ville de Thibodaux, 100 W 5th St., Thibodaux, LA 70301 (504)446-7229

JEANSONNE/JOHNSON family reunion - Marksville
Tommy Jeansonne, 32415 Caroline Dr., Paulina, LA 70763 (800)673-0598 ext 102

TWINNING CELEBRATION - Erath / Bertrand
Presley LeBlanc, P.O. Box 439, Erath, LA 70533 (318)937-8160

TWINNING CELEBRATION - Thibodaux (LA)/Shippagan (NB)/Loudun (FR)
Micheal Knobloch, City of Thibodaux, 505 2nd St. Thibodaux LA 70301 (504) 446-7269 
Vendredi le 6 aout/Friday, August 6
BAUDOIN family reunion - Lafayette
Elizabeth Reid, 211 Gloria Switch, App. 17, Lafayette, LA 70507 (318)234-4833

BREAUX family reunion- Breaux Bridge
Lynn Breaux, P.O. Box 51964, Lafayette, LA 70505, (318)233-5352

DOIRON family reunion - Breaux Bridge
J.C. Williams Doiron, 2038 Black Ave., Dallas, TX 75228 (214)324-3226

DUHON family reunion- New Iberia
Dudley Duhon, 824 Duhon Rd, Lafayette,LA 70506, (318)984-1907

HEBERT family reunion- Abbeville
Russel Gaspard, 1113 Coulee Kinney, Abbeville, LA 70510, (318)893-2381

JEANSONNE/JOHNSON family reunion - Marksville
Tommy Jeansonne, 32415 Caroline Dr., Paulina, LA 70763 (800)673-0598 ext 102

MAILLET family reunion - Marksville
Connie Maillet, 107 W. Bernard, Rayne, LA 70578 (318)334-7473

PREJEAN/LEBRETON family reunion- Eunice
Raymond Prejean, P.O. Box 40, Lawtell, LA 70550, (318)543-2395

RICHARD family reunion- Lafayette
Eddie Richard, P.O. Box 456, Scott, LA 70583, (318)235-0538

ROY family reunion - Lafayette
Rod Roy, 1519 Coteau Rodaire, Arnaudville, LA 70512 (318)754-7936

THIBODEAUX family reunion- Charenton
J.P. Thibodeaux, 501 W Admiral Doyle, New Iberia, LA 70560, (318)365-6838

MARDI GRAS PARADE - Montegut
Gayle Riche, 919 Hwy 55, Montegut, LA 70377, (504)594-4960

TWINNING CELEBRATION- Montegut/Saulnierville- Montegut
Gayle Riche, 919 Hwy 55, Montegut, LA 70377, (504)594-4960

TWINNING CELEBRATION- Port Allen/Clare
Anne Timmons, West Baton Rouge Tourist Commission, Port Allen, LA (504)344-2700

CREOLE AND CAJUN SHOW - Port Allen
Anne Timmons, West Baton Rouge Tourist Commission, Port Allen, LA (504)344-2700

TWINNING CELEBRATION- Saint James/Grand-Digue
Julie Ordoyne, 7128 Tip Top Rd, Saint James, LA 70086 (505)265-7036

CELEBRATION AT OAK ALLEY PLANTATION- Oak Alley Plantation, Vacherie
Julie Ordoyne, 7128 Tip Top Rd, Saint James, LA 70086 (505)265-7036

JOHN FOLSE FOOD PRESENTATION- Vacherie
Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 LA Hwy 18, Vacherie, LA (800)442-5539

BASTILLE DAY - Kaplan
Jackie Faulk, Chamber of Commerce, 701 N. Cushing Ave., Kaplan, LA (318)643-2400

SPECTACLE DE MUSIQUE DE LA VILLE DE RAYNE - Rayne
Lyn Guidry, Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 3833, Rayne, LA 70578

ZYDECO DE VILLE - St. Martinville
Rita Lewis, Golden Key's Club, 1009 Donna Dr., St. Martinville, LA 70582 (318)367-2603

FESTIVAL DE THÉÂTRE "ENTRE COUSINS" - Troupe de Pierre Part 
Antoine LeClerc, PO Box 3804 Lafayette LA 70502 (888) 526-1999 
Samedi le 7 aout/Saturday, August 7
BAUDOIN family reunion - Lafayette
Elizabeth Reid, 211 Gloria Switch, App. 17, Lafayette, LA 70507 (318)234-4833

BERGERON/CAILLOUET/GAUTREAUX family reunion- Addis
Anne Newman, 350 Georgia Ave, Port Allen,LA 70767, (504)343-8417

BLANCHARD family reunion- Pierre Part
Sally Blanchard, 103 Gary Street, Pierre Part, LA 70339, (504)252-9655

BREAUX family reunion- Breaux Bridge
Lynn Breaux, P.O. Box 51964, Lafayette, LA 70505, (318)233-5352

CHIASSON/BERNARD family reunion- Lockport
Kevin Allemand , P.O. Box 117, Raceland, LA 70394, (504)532-6381

CORMIER family reunion- Rayne
Ronald Cormier, 222 Wilree Dr, New Iberia, LA 70560, (318)367-5725

DOIRON family reunion - Breaux Bridge
J.C. Williams Doiron, 2038 Black Ave., Dallas, TX 75228 (214)324-3226

DOUCET family reunion - Breaux Bridge
Richard Doucet, 3925 Pitreville Hwy, Church Point, LA 70525 (318)684-6400

DUHON family reunion- New Iberia
Dudley Duhon, 824 Duhon Rd, Lafayette,LA 70506, (318)984-1907

GAUDET/SAMSON family reunion- Plaquemine
 Karen St. Germain, 3413 Hwy 70, Pierre Part, LA 70339, (504)252-9017

GIROIR/GIROUARD family reunion - Morgan City
Mary Jane Siracusa, 2425 Oxford Pl. 112, Terrytown, LA 70056 (504)433-4045

GRAVOIS family reunion- Vacherie
Roland Gravois, 3621 Plymouth Pl, New Orleans, LA 70131, (504)393-1264

GUIDRY/PETITPAS family reunion- Houma
Daniel Guidry, 104 Marie Dr, Houma, LA 70364, (504)851-6544

HEBERT family reunion- Abbeville
Russel Gaspard, 1113 Coulee Kinney, Abbeville, LA 70510, (318)893-2381

JEANSONNE/JOHNSON family reunion - Marksville
Tommy Jeansonne, 32415 Caroline Dr., Paulina, LA 70763 (800)673-0598 ext 102

LANOUX/MIRE/BABIN/DUPLESSIS family reunion - Gonzales
Pie Lanoux, 39045 Cornerview St., Gonzales, LA 70737-6216 (504)647-2750

MAILLET family reunion - Marksville
Connie Maillet, 107 W. Bernard, Rayne, LA 70578 (318)334-7473

MARTIN family reunion- St. Martinville
Reid Martin, 314 St. Martin St, St. Martinville, LA, (318) 394-3217

MOUTON family reunion- Lafayette
Scranton "Beau" Mouton, P.O. Box 2145, Lafayette, LA 70502, (318)235-9024

PITRE family reunion- CutOff
Loretta Jambon, P.O. Box 88, Mathews, LA 70375, (504)532-2907

POIRRIER/DAVID family reunion - Vacherie
Phyllis Poirrier Bodin, P.O. Box 87, Vacherie, LA 70090 (504)265-2484

PREJEAN/LEBRETON family reunion- Eunice
Raymond Prejean, P.O. Box 40, Lawtell, LA 70550, (318)543-2395

RICHARD family reunion- Lafayette
Eddie Richard, P.O. Box 456, Scott, LA 70583, (318)235-0538

ROBICHAUX family reunion- Montegut
Mildred R. Pellegrin, P.O. Box 53, Montegut, LA 70363, (504)594-3135

RODRIGUE family reunion - Chackbay
Gaston Rodrigue, 1245 Hwy. 20, Thibodaux, LA 70301 (504)633-7630

ROGERS/ROGER/CAISSIE family reunion - Gheens
Carrol Rogers, Jr., P.O. Box 635, Raceland, LA 70394 (504)537-7480

ROY family reunion- Lafayette
Ed Roy, P.O. Box 53889, Lafayette, LA, 70505, (318)261-0927

SAVOIE/SAVOY family reunion- Grand Coteau
Deanna Savoy Ratliff, 302 Genevieve Dr, Lafayette,LA 70503, (318)984-2803

THIBODEAUX family reunion- Charenton
J.P. Thibodeaux, 501 W Admiral Doyle, New Iberia, LA 70560, (318)365-6838

TRAHAN/LEGER family reunion- Crowley
Julius Trahan, Rt #2 Box 210A, Kaplan, LA 70546, (318)643-8180

CAJUN FRENCH MUSIC ASSOCIATION, Baton Rouge Chapter- Port Allen
Anne Newman, 350 Georgia Ave, Port Allen, LA 70767, (504)343-8417

RENDEZ-VOUS DES CAJUNS- Eunice (COM)
Liberty Theater, 200 W Park Ave, Eunice, LA 70535, (318)457-6577

LOUISIANA CRAFTSMEN AND SUGAR-MAKING DEMONSTRATION - Port Allen
Caroline Kennedy, Director, West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson, Port Allen, LA 70767

BASTILLE DAY - Kaplan
Jackie Faulk, Chamber of Commerce, 701 N. Cushing Ave., Kaplan, LA (318)643-2400

ST. MARTINVILLE KIWANIS FAIS-DO-DO - St. Martinville
Susan Carpenter, St. Martinville, LA 70582 (318)394-7408
Dimanche le 8 aout/Sunday, August 8
ARCENEAUX family reunion- Carencro
Robert Arceneaux, P.O. Box 53054, Lafayette,LA 70505, (318)233-4061

BREAUX family reunion- Breaux Bridge
Lynn Breaux, P.O. Box 51964, Lafayette, LA 70505, (318)233-5352

CORMIER family reunion- Rayne
Ronald Cormier, 222 Wilree Dr, New Iberia, LA 70560, (318)367-5725

DOIRON family reunion - Breaux Bridge
J.C. Williams Doiron, 2038 Black Ave., Dallas, TX 75228 (214)324-3226

DOUCET family reunion - Breaux Bridge
Richard Doucet, 3925 Pitreville Hwy, Church Point, LA 70525 (318)684-6400

GRAVOIS family reunion- Vacherie
Roland Gravois, 3621 Plymouth Pl, New Orleans, LA 70131, (504)393-1264

HEBERT family reunion- Abbeville
Russel Gaspard, 1113 Coulee Kinney, Abbeville, LA 70510, (318)893-2381

MARTIN family reunion- St. Martinville
Reid Martin, 314 St. Martin St, St. Martinville, LA, (318) 394-3217

PREJEAN/LEBRETON family reunion- Eunice
Raymond Prejean, P.O. Box 40, Lawtell, LA 70550, (318)543-2395

ROY family reunion- Lafayette
Ed Roy, P.O. Box 53889, Lafayette, LA, 70505, (318)261-0927

THIBODEAUX family reunion- Charenton
J.P. Thibodeaux, 501 W Admiral Doyle, New Iberia, LA 70560, (318)365-6838

TRAHAN/LEGER family reunion- Crowley
Julius Trahan, Rt #2 Box 210A, Kaplan, LA 70546, (318)643-8180

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST - Brusly
Anne Timmons, West B.R. Tourist Commission, 2855 I-10 Frontage Rd, Port Allen, LA 70767 (800) 654-9701 

FRENCH MASS- Brusly
Anne Timmons, West B.R. Tourist Commission, 2855 I-10 Frontage Rd, Port Allen, LA 70767 (800) 654-9701 

FRENCH MASS- Saint-James Catholic Church, Saint James
Julie Ordoyne, 7128 Tip Top Rd, Saint James, LA 70086 (505)265-7036

Reenactment of the Arival of the First Acadians
Dedication of Acadian Monument
Dedication of Assumption of Our Lady Statue
Flag raising ceremony
Julie Ordoyne, 7128 Tip Top Rd, Saint James, LA 70086 (505)265-7036

CAJUN FRENCH MUSIC ASSOCIATION, Chapitre de Baton Rouge- Port Allen
Anne Newman, 350 Georgia Ave, Port Allen,LA 70767, (504)343-8417

BASTILLE DAY - Kaplan
Jackie Faulk, Chamber of Commerce, 701 N. Cushing Ave., Kaplan, LA (318)643-2400

GENETICS & ACADIAN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION - Lake Charles
Bronja Keats, PhD, LSU Medical Center, 1910 Perdido, New Orleans, LA 70112 (504)568-6151
Lundi le 9 aout/Monday, August 9
ACADIAN GENETICS FORUM- Lake Charles        You can now register online!
Bronja Keats, PhD, LSU Medical Center, 1910 Perdido, New Orleans, LA 70112 (504)568-6151

BASTILLE DAY - Kaplan
Jackie Faulk, Chamber of Commerce, 701 N. Cushing Ave., Kaplan, LA (318)643-2400
Mardi le 10 aout/Tuesday, August 10
ACADEMIC CONFERENCES- Lafayette, the University of Southwestern Louisiana (CMA)
Dr. Mathe Allain, USL Box 43331, Lafayette, LA 70504, (318)482-6811

TWINNING CELEBRATION- Scott/Memramcook (CMA et COM)
Hazel Mayer, 445 Lions Club Rd, Scott, LA 70583, (318)233-1130

FRENCH ROSARY - Rayne
Jeannette Leger, Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 3833, Rayne, LA 70583 (318)334-2477
Mercredi le 11 aout/Wednesday, August 11
ACADEMIC CONFERENCES- Lafayette, the University of Southwestern Louisiana (CMA)
Dr. Mathe Allain, USL Box 43331, Lafayette, LA 70504, (318)482-6811

TWINNING CELEBRATION- St.Martinville/Bouctouche (CMA et COM)
Eric Martin, 120 S New Market St, St. Martinville, LA 70582, (318)394-2232

TWINNING CELEBRATION- Church Point/Pointe-de-l'Eglise (CMA et COM)
Carole Guidry, P.O. Box 218, Church Point, LA 70525, (318)684-3030

COURIR DU MARDI GRAS - Church Point
Carole Guidry, P.O. Box 218, Church Point, LA 70525 (318)684-3030
Jeudi le 12 aout/Thursday, August 12
ACADEMIC CONFERENCES- Lafayette, the University of Southwestern Louisiana (CMA)
Dr. Mathe Allain, USL Box 43331, Lafayette, LA 70504, (318)482-6811

UNE FÊTE SUR LA PRAIRIE ACADIENNE - Eunice 
Celeste Gomez, St. Landry Parish Tourism, P.O. Box 1415, Opelousas LA 70570 (318)948-8004 

TWINNING CELEBRATION - Carencro/Dieppe; (COM) 
Tommy Angelle, PO Drawer 10, Carencro, LA 70520, (318)896-8481

CONFERENCE: "French Immersion in Louisiana" - Lafayette
Del Guillory, (318) 989-8316
Vendredi le 13 aout/Friday, August 13
BABINEAUX/GRANGER family reunion- Rayne
Nolan Babineaux, 9815 Trendale Dr, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739, (504)261-7909

BENOIT family reunion - Lafayette
Ruth Melancon, 410 Cane, Lafayette, LA 70506 (318)232-4558

BOUDREAUX family reunion - New Iberia
Charles R. Boudreaux, 4038 Cedar Forest Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339 (281) 361-3172

COMEAUX family reunion- Lafayette
Conrad Comeaux, 103 Glynnwood Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506, (318)232-7054

DUPUIS family reunion - Henderson
William Wade Dupuis, Jr., 510 Thibodaux, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 (318) 332-4800 

LANDRY family reunion- Grand Coteau
Frances Landry, PO Box 92202, Lafayette, LA 70509-2202, (318)937-5424

LEBLANC family reunion- Erath
Presley LeBlanc, 12321 North Rd, Erath, LA 70533, (318)937-8160

VINCENT family reunion- Kaplan
Charles Vincent, 420 West 1st St, Kaplan, LA 70548, (318)643-7890

ACADEMIC CONFERENCES- Lafayette, the University of Southwestern Louisiana (CMA)
Dr. Mathe Allain, USL Box 43331, Lafayette, LA 70504, (318)482-6811

TWINNING CELEBRATION- Lafayette/Moncton (CMA et COM)*
Philippe Gustin- 735 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA, (318)291-5474

CAJUN FRENCH MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Gerald Trahan, 207 Notre Dame Dr. Lafayette, LA 70506, (318) 232-7819

DOWNTOWN ALIVE - Lafayette
Wayne LeJeune, Downtown Development, 735 Jefferson St., Lafayette LA (318) 291-5474

ZYDECO DE VILLE - St. Martinville
Rita Lewis, Golden Key's Club, 1009 Donna Dr., St. Martinville LA 70582 (318) 36726
Samedi le 14 aout/Saturday, August 14
BABINEAUX/GRANGER family reunion- Rayne
Nolan Babineaux, 9815 Trendale Dr, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739, (504)261-7909

BERTRAND family reunion - Crowley
Ella Bertrand Sonnier 539 S Ave O, Crowley, LA 70526, (318)783-4115 

BOUDREAUX family reunion - New Iberia
Charles R. Boudreaux, 4038 Cedar Forest Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339 (281) 361-3172

COMEAUX family reunion- Lafayette
Conrad Comeaux, 103 Glynnwood Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506, (318)232-7054

DAIGLE family reunion - Morgan City
Flo Daigle Perkins, 519 Dentation Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (504) 766-2118

DUPUIS family reunion - Henderson
William Wade Dupuis Jr., 510 Thibodaux, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 (318) 332-4800

GUILBEAU(X) family reunion- Carencro
Carrol Guilbeau, 200 W Musique Rd, Carencro, LA 70520, (318)896-6868

LANDRY family reunion- Grand Coteau
Michael Landry, 205 Kevin Dr, Lafayette, LA 70507, (318)264-1742

LEBLANC family reunion- Erath
Presley LeBlanc, 12321 North Rd, Erath, LA 70533, (318)937-8160

LEJEUNE/YOUNG family reunion- Crowley
Annette Huval, 107 Chip St, Scott, LA 70583, (318)269-1921

MELANCON family reunion - Opelousas
Lynwood Melançon, 1312 Henderson Hwy, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 (318) 228-2847

SIMON family reunion - Eunice/Lafayette
Curley Simon, Jr., 116 Percey Rd., Lafayette, LA 70506, (318)984-2281

VINCENT family reunion- Kaplan
Charles Vincent, 420 West 1st St, Kaplan, LA 70548, (318)643-7890

CAJUN FRENCH MUSIC ASSOCIATION- Le Cajun Award Ceremonies
Gerald Trahan, 207 Notre Dame Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506, (318)232-7819

FAIS-DO-DO & FRENCH MASS - St. Martinville
Jolène Adam, C.P. 379, Dept AM, St. Martinville, LA 70582 (318) 394-2258

RENDEZ-VOUS DES CAJUNS- Eunice (COM)
Liberty Theater, 200 W Park Ave, Eunice, LA 70535, (318)457-6577
Dimanche le 15 aout/Sunday, August 15
Fete de l'Assomption et Fete Nationale des Acadiens

BERTRAND family reunion - Crowley
Ella Bertrand Sonnier 539 S Ave O, Crowley, LA 70526, (318)783-4115 

BOUDREAUX family reunion - New Iberia
Charles R. Boudreaux, 4038 Cedar Forest Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339 (281) 361-3172

COMEAUX family reunion- New Iberia
Conrad Comeaux, 103 Glynnwood Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506, (318)232-7054

DAIGLE family reunion - Morgan City
Flo Daigle Perkins, 519 Dentation Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (504) 766-2118

DUGAS/GUILLOT family reunion- Carencro
Ken Dugas, 123 Meadow Lane, Lafayette, LA 70506, (318) 989-0228

LANDRY family reunion- Grand Coteau
Michael Landry, 205 Kevin Dr, Lafayette, LA 70507, (318)264-1742

LEBLANC family reunion- Erath
Presley LeBlanc, 12321 North Rd, Erath, LA 70533, (318)937-8160

SIMON family reunion - Eunice/Lafayette
Curley Simon, Jr., 116 Percey Rd., Lafayette, LA 70506, (318)984-2281

VINCENT family reunion- Kaplan
Charles Vincent, 420 West 1st St, Kaplan, LA 70548, (318)643-7890

FRENCH MASS St. John the Evangelist Cathedral, Lafayette
Jean-Robert Frigault, CP 3804, Lafayette, LA 70502-3804, (318)234-6166 

FRENCH MASS St. Martin de Tours Church, St.Martinville.
Jolene Adam, B.P. 379 Dept AM, St. Martinville, LA 70582, (318)394-2258

CAJUN FRENCH MUSIC ASSOCIATION- Le Cajun Award Ceremonies
Gerald Trahan, 207 Notre Dame Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506, (318)232-7819

TINTAMARRES-(COM)
Jean-Robert Frigault, CP 3804, Lafayette, LA 70502-3804, (318)234-6166

CLOSING CEREMONY AND CONCERT- Lafayette (CMA)
Jean-Robert Frigault, CP 3804, Lafayette, LA 70502-3804, (318)234-6166

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Events at the Acadian Memorial during CMA
Unless noted, all activities are at the Acadian Memorial
Every day activities:
10 am - Guided tour (in French & English)
11 am - Mural character vignette (French or English)
4 pm - Guided tour (in French & English)

Monday, August 2, 1999
2 pm - Les Acadiens et la bonne terre: Professor Glen Conrad speaks on early Acadian landholding in Louisiana (English)
Tuesday, August 3, 1999
2 pm - Jean Francois speaks on The March, a novel about Louisiana Acadian Pierre Pitre and the War of 1812 (English with bilingual discussion)
Wednesday, August 4, 1999
2 pm - Ensemble Encore: Dr. Carl Brasseaux speaks on the online archive
7 pm - La Table Francaise: French sing-a-long
Thursday, August 5, 1999
2 pm - Eileen Chiasson Pendergast to speak on the Acadians of Prince Edward Island (French with bilingual discussion)
Friday, August 6, 1999
2 pm - Gregory Wood speaks on Acadians in Maryland
7 pm - OUTDOORS - Zydeco deVille concert by Sha-Me-Noo (bilingual cosponsor Golden Keys)
Saturday, August 7, 1999
Longfellow Evangeline State Commemorative Area, St. Martinville - 65th anniversary of Louisiana State Parks celebration
11 am - St. Martin Parish Library (on Porter St.) - Evangeline film reunion (English)
4 pm - St. Martin de Tours - Mass (English with French choir)
5:30 pm - Chorale Acadienne du Sudouest from Pubnico, Nova Scotia in concert (French)
6-9 pm - OUTDOORS - Belizaire of Paris to play traditional Cajun music (French)
9-12 pm - OUTDOORS - NIK-L Beer to play traditional swamp pop (English); sponsors Kiwanis/Lions/Jaycees
Sunday, August 8, 1999
Longfellow Evangeline State Commemorative Area: Traditions of the Teche
7:30 pm - St. Martin Square - Chariot parade; sponsor: Lioness Club
Monday, August 9, 1999
Nantes Day
2 pm - Vignette on Olivier Terrio, then Gerard Braud to speak on Acadians in Nantes (French)
6 pm - Maison Duchamp: Nantes Acadian Maryannick Braud in concert (French)
Tuesday, August 10, 1999
2 pm - Jane G. Bulliard to speak on the Wall of Names (English)
6 pm - Maison Duchamp: Cajun singer/songwriter Helen Boudreaux in concert (bilingual)
Wednesday, August 11, 1999
Bouctouche Day
10 am - Genealogist Stephen White to speak (English with bilingual discussion)
2 pm - Jean Clovis Colette to speak on the City of Bouctouche (bilingual)
3:30 pm - Mi'kmaq and Louisiana Native American presentation (English)
5:30 pm - OUTDOORS - La Petite Boucherie: Jr. Flores & Bayou Boys with guest fiddler Dominique Dupuis; sponsor: Jaycees
Thursday, August 12, 1999
10 am - Betty Boudreau Vaughn to speak on her novel I'll Buy You an Ox
2 pm - Dr. Neil Boucher to speak of the Acadians' return to the Maritimes
8 pm - Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette - Acadian Memorial Fundraiser - Evangeline the Musical in concert by Jamie Wax
Friday, August 13, 1999
Grand Pre Day
2 pm - Dr. Barbara LeBlanc to speak on Grand Pre (bilingual)
7 pm - OUTDOORS - Zydeco de Ville: Sha-Me-Noo in a zydeco music concert (bilingual); sponsor: Golden Keys
Saturday, August 14, 1999
10 am - Main Street - Parade of Festivals
2 pm - Forum: Meet the Acadians / Rencontrez les Acadiens (bilingual)
4 pm - Maison Duchamp - Scenes from Maison Duchamp: a short play (English)
5 pm - Maison Duchamp - La Famille Duchamp: une saynete (French)
5 pm - OUTDOORS - Sha-Me-Noo in concert (bilingual)
8 pm - OUTDOORS - Magnolia Sisters in concert (French)
10 pm - St. Martin Square - Bells on the Square concert
10:30 pm - Tintamarre
11 pm - CMA French Closing Mass at St. Martin de Tours
12 am - Area Restaurants - Community Breakfast
12:30 - 2 am - OUTDOORS - Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Cha Band
Sunday, August 15, 1999
Fete Nationale des Acadiens
6:30 am - City Hall - Flag raising ceremony
7 am -5 pm - Open House
2 pm - Acadian author and politial leader Jean-Marie Nadeau to speak (French)

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