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Council approves street closures for African American Museum family day (June 21) and Grand Reveil event (Oct. 16)
Summary
At the request of CRT Director Danielle Fontenette and St. Martin Parish Tourism Department representative Lacie Laperouse, the council unanimously approved closures of New Market Street and Evangeline Blvd for two community events: Family & Friends Day on June 21 (vendors; no alcohol) and the Grand Reveil Acadian/Great Acadian Awakening on Oct. 16 (music, dancing, vendors; alcohol permission to be requested later).
CRT Director Danielle Fontenette requested permission to close New Market Street and Evangeline Boulevard on Saturday, June 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the African American Museum's Family & Friends Day. The minutes state the event will include vendors and that no alcohol will be sold. Councilwoman Carol Frederick moved, Councilwoman Flo Chatman seconded the motion, and the council unanimously approved the closure.
Later in the meeting, Fontenette and Lacie Laperouse of the St. Martin Parish Tourism Department requested closure of the same streets on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Grand Reveil Acadian/Great Acadian Awakening, an event the minutes describe as including music, dancing, demonstrations and vendors. Councilwoman Flo Chatman moved, Councilman Jonas Fontenette seconded, and the motion carried unanimously; the minutes note permission to sell alcohol will be requested at a later date.
Why it matters: Street closures for cultural events affect traffic, nearby businesses and public-safety planning and require coordination with city departments and event organizers.
What happens next: The organizers will proceed with event planning; any later request to sell alcohol for the Oct. 16 event will be presented to the council for approval.
