Vermilion Parish showcased: Great Acadian Awakening kicked off in Abbeville on Saturday
The Grand Reveil Acadien/Great Acadian Awakening will undoubtedly end up as its name indicates.
On Saturday, Abbeville and Vermilion Parish helped set a tone for the multi-day event.
Downtown Abbeville served as the site for the opening ceremonies for the event, held every five years and initially scheduled for 2020. From morning through Saturday night, music, food, and a celebration of Cajun culture filled Magdalen Square.
Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White said she is proud of the work everyone involved put in to highlight the area in front of the Cajun world.