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Entrepreneurs propose ‘Cajun Swing Fest’ in Port Arthur, ask city for permits, security and marketing help
Summary
A Houston-based events company pitched a ticketed Cajun Swing Festival for Port Arthur, projecting about 2,500 attendees and proposing a profit-split with the city; council urged organizers to work with city staff on policing, inspections and logistics.
A Houston-based promoter asked Port Arthur city leaders on Feb. 24 to approve a new annual "Cajun Swing Fest" to celebrate the city's Cajun music and culinary heritage.
Chad Cassey, founder of Field Ace LLC (doing business as Field Dates), told the City Council the event would be a single Saturday family day (11 a.m.-6 p.m.) with an optional adult nightlife program (7 p.m.-midnight), crawfish vendors, games and live music. He said the company has produced similar events in Houston and at multiple Texas colleges and school districts.
Cassey gave a detailed…
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