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Creole Culture Revealing Past. Curating Present.

Preserving Future.

5th Annual Creole Culture Day | Saturday, October 3rd 2026 | 10am - 6pm | Town Hall Park Grand Coteau, LA | Boucherie Starts @ 6:00am

10/13/2025

There are moments that speak louder than words. This one — Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws sharing the stage with Je’an Paul’s son Karter and Desi’s son Caiman — was one of them.

It felt like a torch being passed, a loud and clear statement that Zydeco and Creole culture will be okay. The rhythm, the spirit, and the pride live on through the next generation — proof that what was built will continue.

This is what happens when you have a Creole event led by a Creole organization — one that’s intentional, authentic, and deeply aware of the importance of honoring our past while preserving our future.

Creole Culture Day isn’t just a celebration — it’s a living legacy. And on that stage, the message couldn’t have been louder.

Videoshare: Ravis & Celeste Edit: Milton
Revealing Past. Curating Present. Preserving Future.

This next series is seen through the lens of James — capturing the food, the rhythm, and the hands that make Creole Cult...
10/13/2025

This next series is seen through the lens of James — capturing the food, the rhythm, and the hands that make Creole Culture Day what it is.

We set out to document Creole culture through the use of the arts, to preserve what words alone could never fully express. But one thing we’ve learned along the way is that perspective shifts — each eye, each frame, each artist reveals something different.

That’s why collaboration is vital. It allows us to see our culture from every angle, to recognize its depth, and to honor the many ways it lives and breathes.

Through James Wilson Photography LLC eyes, we witness the same story told anew — the preparation, the flavor, the care, and the community that binds it all together. It’s a reminder that preservation isn’t just about what we show — it’s about who gets to show it.

Revealing Past. Curating Present. Preserving Future.

Milton

We’ll get to the incredible music we had that day — but Creole Culture Day has always been about more than that. It’s ab...
10/13/2025

We’ll get to the incredible music we had that day — but Creole Culture Day has always been about more than that. It’s about sharing, remembering, and preserving authentic Creole culture, a cultural experience. The music is the celebration, but the heart of the day lives in the hands, the food, and the people who make it all come to life.

Thanks to Mr. Standberry, who brought us a few sacks of clean okra he broke early that morning, we were able to add cutting and cooking okra to this year’s lineup. And if you’ve ever had his okra, you already know — he’s got the cleanest okra in St. Landry Parish.

It wouldn’t be complete without cutting some fresh-from-the-garden sweet potatoes for frying to keep everyone’s blood pressure down — well, that’s what the tradition says anyway.

It always warms our hearts to see folks not just watching, but participating — in the preparation, the cooking, the laughter that fills the air when a pot starts to sizzle or a story is shared over the table. These are the moments that make Creole Culture Day what it is: living, breathing, and built on community.

Through the lenses of Kennedy and Micah, you can feel that spirit — the connection, the joy, and the pride that carry our traditions forward, one dish at a time.

Revealing Past. Curating Present. Preserving Future.

Milton

:::sensitive photos:::This year, 4th Annual Creole Culture Day brought a new tradition to the fire — the old way of prep...
10/13/2025

:::sensitive photos:::

This year, 4th Annual Creole Culture Day brought a new tradition to the fire — the old way of preparing chicken, from pin to table. It started the way it’s always been done — by ringing their necks, cleaning, and cutting with care. The idea came from the guys who led the boucherie, a natural extension of their craft and pride. What began as a simple suggestion quickly turned into something meaningful — a moment of shared learning, laughter, and living history.

Under their guidance, each step was done the way it once was — steady, patient, and full of purpose. It was honest work, carried out with respect for the process and for what it represents.

People gathered close, drawn by the rhythm of it all — not just to watch, but to take part, to understand what it means to work from beginning to end.

It was more than a demonstration; it was connection. Generations side by side, passing down knowledge the old way — from those who know to those willing to learn. Respect for the animal, for the food, for the culture — that’s what keeps these traditions alive.

Through Kennedy's lens, these moments tell the story of what Creole Culture Day is all about — community, preservation, and pride. And by the smiles that followed, we know it was a hit.

Revealing Past. Curating Present. Preserving Future.

Milton

Culture lives through the hands that practice it — the ones learning to stir the pot, season the meat, clean and cut the...
10/13/2025

Culture lives through the hands that practice it — the ones learning to stir the pot, season the meat, clean and cut the chicken, and harvest the hog with care. At Creole Culture Day, the boucherie is more than a moment — it’s a living classroom, a space where memory and motion become the same.

The hog is prepared with intention, each part given purpose. Cracklin cooked slow in black pots, boudin mixed and stuffed fresh, ribs seasoned and laid over open flame — all while okra, already broke and cleaned, is cut to be canned or cooked alongside the meats. Every sound, every scent, every step tells a story of survival and skill passed down through generations.

And this year, the young ones were part of it — not just watching, but being shown. Guided by those who’ve carried these ways all their lives, they learned the how and the why — that culture isn’t something you inherit by name, but by doing.

Through the lenses of James and Kennedy, these moments remind us what preservation truly looks like — not in ceremony, but in practice. It’s in the hands that teach, the hands that learn, and the shared understanding that what we keep alive today will feed tomorrow.

This is how culture endures: hand to hand, heart to heart, fire to flame.

Revealing Past. Curating Present. Preserving Future.

Milton

For the past two days, we had the honor of being part of the Louisiana Arts Summit 2025 — produced by the Arts Council o...
10/10/2025

For the past two days, we had the honor of being part of the Louisiana Arts Summit 2025 — produced by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge in partnership with the Louisiana Division of the Arts — where 4th Annual Creole Culture Day was featured as part of a presentation.

Never in a million years would we have imagined it becoming what it is — and only in our fourth year. What started as a small gathering rooted in heritage has grown into something that continues to inspire and connect communities across Louisiana.

It was great reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting so many new ones who share the same passion for culture and the arts.

We can’t express enough how grateful we are for all of your support — from Grand Coteau to every corner of Louisiana, you’re helping us keep Creole culture alive and thriving.

A special thank you to Shane, Brice, Jocorey, and Ja’el for all that you do — not just on that day, but every day — to keep our traditions alive.

Revealing Past. Curating Present. Preserving Future.

📸: Milton Arceneaux

G.O.A.T.
10/09/2025

G.O.A.T.

"Thank you to everyone who came out, supported, sponsored, and volunteered for the 4th Annual Creole Culture Day in Gran...
10/08/2025

"Thank you to everyone who came out, supported, sponsored, and volunteered for the 4th Annual Creole Culture Day in Grand Coteau — from the boucherie to the music, the food, and the fellowship, you helped make it all possible.

It’s not easy to pull off events like this with limited resources—but your presence showed that people do want authentic Creole culture and music. No gimmicks. No sales pitches. No recycled content pretending to be culture.

We’re proud to be doing this the right way — with community, tradition, and pride leading the way.

A special thank you to the elected officials of Grand Coteau for their continued support and partnership in keeping this celebration rooted right here at home.

The 5th Annual Creole Culture Day will be even better. We’re not focused on being bigger — just more intentional, more refined, and more rooted.

Save the date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 — the first Saturday of Creole Heritage Month.

It’s our 5th-year anniversary, and we’ve got some special surprises in store. We’re making it happen — authentically."~ Milton Arceneaux

Our tagline isn’t just words — it’s what we live by:
Revealing Past. Curating Present. Preserving Future.

Evolve Presented by Joshua ThomasFeaturing: Lyrical Paradigm IG: Date: October 11, 2025Location: Antique Alley’s Bistro ...
10/08/2025

Evolve Presented by Joshua Thomas
Featuring: Lyrical Paradigm IG:
Date: October 11, 2025
Location: Antique Alley’s Bistro & Lounge

Evolve is more than an event—it’s an experience. Presented by Joshua Thomas, this one-of-a-kind gathering fuses spoken word, poetry, and curated music into an evening that moves both heart and mind. Each Evolve carries its own theme, and every performance invites the audience to reflect, respond, and rise.

This October’s Evolve features the incomparable Lyrical Paradigm, whose commanding voice and lyrical truth bring new depth to the art of spoken word.

As Evolve approaches its 10-year anniversary in November, this edition feels especially powerful—a reminder of how art and community can grow together over time.

At Louisiana Creole Culture, we take pride in sharing events that reflect authenticity, quality, and genuine community—events we believe in. Evolve embodies all of that and more. It’s honest, it’s creative, and it’s a celebration of the voices shaping Louisiana’s cultural narrative.

Join us October 11 at one of our favorite spaces, Antique Alley’s, and be part of the evolution.

Three Decades later… still… THE BOSS - Keith Frank and The Soileau Zydeco Band in celebration of release of G.O.A.T! Dow...
10/08/2025

Three Decades later… still…

THE BOSS - Keith Frank and The Soileau Zydeco Band in celebration of release of G.O.A.T! Download it today!

Keith at Crawfish Fest 2025
📸: Milton Arceneaux

Three Decades later… still… THE BOSS - Keith Frank and The Soileau Zydeco Band in celebration of release of G.O.A.T! Dow...
10/07/2025

Three Decades later… still…

THE BOSS - Keith Frank and The Soileau Zydeco Band in celebration of release of G.O.A.T! Download it today!

Keith at Creole Jam 2024

📸: Milton Arceneaux

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