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For anyone who has lamented the fact that art and dance have been under fire because of school budget cuts, the presence of Of Moving Colors Productions must be a source of comfort and reassurance. The entity is committed to creating and presenting excellent performances and community-based dance experiences that inspire, educate and stimulate. They also incorporate poetry, music, literature and visual arts to complement their stage presentations. They dance at various community events as well as put on dance camps and other events that allow future dancers a chance to familiarize themselves with the history and origins of their chosen art.

Crawfish is synonymous with Louisiana, so celebrate that fact at the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. Held every year, the gathering is considered to be one of the best food festivals in the whole country. Great family fun, live music, and lots of crawfish! Make sure you have some cool water or beverage for all the spicy fun.

The Louisiana State Museum is just as good at preserving the area's culture as it is celebrating it. See various thematic exhibits on the diverse aspects of Louisiana's colorful history, industry and culture. See artifacts from the original Louisiana Purchase, a Civil War Submarine and an amazing 48-foot wooden shrimp crawler. See a captivating exhibit on the history and traditions of Mardi Gras as well as the various cultural influences that made the food here so spicy!