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“THE GUMBO CAPITAL OF THE WORLD” Bridge City, Louisiana — In 1973 the Louisiana Governor issued a proclamation naming Bridge City,
“The
Gumbo Capital of the World”. Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River directly across the Huey P. Long Bridge from New Orleans, the GUMBO FESTIVAL is held at Gumbo Festival Park on Angel Square, 1701 Bridge City Avenue. Festival grounds open at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening, 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and 12:00 noon on Sunday morning. Closing time is approximately 11:00 p.m. each night. Bridge City’s “world famous” Gumbo is cooked daily at the festival grounds and over 2,000 gallons of both seafood and chicken/sausage gumbo will be prepared for our visitors during the festival. A variety of other native Louisiana cooking such as jambalaya, New Orleans style red beans and rice with sausage as well as hamburgers,
hot dogs, onion mums, homemade cakes and candies, funnel cakes and
many other delicious surprises will also be available. Continuous live entertainment and a fais-do-do (dance) area provide a focal point for the festival’s outdoor activities. Appearances by local and visiting bands of Cajun, Country, Zydeco, Jazz, Blues and Rock music highlight the GUMBO FESTIVAL’S attractions. Parking is free to the public. Miss Creole Gumbo and King Creole Gumbo will also be on hand to greet and welcome visitors. The Gumbo Festival
will be open to arts and crafts vendors to rent booths in early Spring.
Inquiries regarding booth rentals may be directed to Mrs. Elaine Boatwright at (504) 436-4881. Inquiries regarding entertainment may be directed to
Warren Deemer : (504) 328-5686 or (cell) (504) 638-0709 |