We enjoy a variety of events scheduled throughout the year, ranging from holiday parades to music festivals to national athletic tournaments. Take a moment to view the event calendar and read our latest news.
Spring 2012 Season of the Mercredi Show
Another great lineup has been set for the spring season of the Mercredi Show, a seasonal, free community concert in Carencro's Pelican Park.
Wednesday, April 4 - Jo-El Sonnier
Wednesday, April 11 -
Gregg Martinez & The Delta Kings
Wednesday, April 18 -
Nik'l Beer
Wednesday, April 25 -
Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band
Wednesday, May 2 -
Pine Leaf Boys
Wednesday, May 9 -
The Foret Tradition
Wednesday, May 16 -
Louisiana Red
Attendance has grown each year, with total attendance for the 2011 spring and fall seasons reaching nearly 8.900. The event is staged by the Parks & Recreation Commission of Carencro, and is supported by several community sponsors.
Mardi Gras Flags Fly Over Carencro
Krewe members and royalty, members of the Carencro Mardi Gras Association and city officials raised flags at city hall January 6 to mark the opening of the carnival season. In addition to krewe festivities, a Mardi Gras parade will be held February 11.
CITY OF CARENCRO
KICKS OFF THE MARDI GRAS SEASON
Friday, January 6, 2012 at 3 P.M.
Carencro City Hall
-210 East St. Peter Street
To those of us who live in Louisiana, January 6th marks the first day of the Mardi Gras carnival season. The City of Carencro will commemorate this date with the annual raising of the Carencro Mardi Gras Flag at city hall on Friday, January 6, 2012, at 3 p.m.
On hand will be the members with their royalty from the Krewe of Karencro; representatives from the Carencro Mardi Gras Association; and members and royalty of Krewe de Wideload. Mayor Glenn L. Brasseaux and the Carencro City Council welcome the public to attend this annual event.
Carencro Mardi Gras Parade 2012
The Carencro Mardi Gras Association is preparing for the 2012 parade, which will roll Saturday, Feb. 11.
The parade will roll at 11 am and N. University will be closed to thru traffic at approximately 10 am between Butcher Switch and Debutante Road for the duration of the parade.
Pre-registration takes place Dec. 1, 2011, through Jan. 6, 2012, at Lee's Body Shop, 3523 N.University Ave., in Carencro.
Registrations are accepted at this location from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For more information, contact:
President – Timmy Duhon, 337-354-6678
Vice President – George Walker, 337-278-7764
Treasurer - Kent Lee, 337-255-7598
Veterans Honored in Carencro
Veterans Day was observed at the Carencro Community Center with a special celebration on November 10. Veterans were honored during the hour-long event with music, tributes, speakers, a photo display and presentations.
The event was sponsored by the City of Carencro, the Carencro Business Association, Lee Verret State Farm, the Carencro Friends of the Library and the North Regional Library. Click here to read the library's news release with the full account of the celebration.
Carencro Country Christmas
The annual Carencro Country Christmas is scheduled 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Several family oriented events make this a wonderful way to open the holiday season.
Arts and crafts, food, choirs and entertainment are featured at the Carencro Community Center, 5115 N. University Avenue. Booth rental and entertainment registration are available by submitting this form.
The Children's Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Carencro Lion's Club, will take place at 2 p.m. Your group or organization can help make the parade a memorable event for local children by entering a float. Submit this form by Nov. 23.
In addition, a Decorating Contest will give residents and businesses a chance to showcase their holiday finery. The top three entries in both categories will be recognized with a yard sign. Judging takes place Thursday, Dec. 15. To ensure judges view your home or business, contact Iva Clavelle (337.896.6946 or 337.233.4550) or Eldine Burleigh (337.896.6411).
New City Council Chamber Ribbon-Cutting
The Carencro City Council christened its new meeting room with the regularly scheduled Council meeting Oct. 17. A ribbon-cutting ceremony preceded the meeting. The new Council chamber is located in the former Carencro Fire Station at 214 E. St. Peter Street, adjacent to City Hall.
"The citizens of Carencro now have a state-of-the-art meeting room of which they can be proud. The new Council chamber will serve the community for decades to come," said Mayor Glenn Brasseaux.
Project architect Lynn Guidry noted that since the space was previously used to park fire trucks, the challenge was to convert a garage into one of the nicest rooms in Carencro. "This room is not only where many important decisions about Carencro's future are made, it is also where many visitors to our community form their first impressions of Carencro," said Guidry.
The space was fitted with sound-absorbing wall and ceiling panels, and a state-of-the-art audio-visual system was installed. The focal point of the room is a curved red brick wall which serves as the backdrop for the elected officials. The project contractor was Mikor Company, from Bunkie.
Mercredi Show Fall 2011 Performance Schedule
The Fall 2011 season of the Mercredi Show features an outstanding lineup of musicians:
Wednesday, September 7 - Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie
Wednesday, September 14 -
GTO & D-Street Brass
Wednesday, September 21 -
High Performance
Wednesday, September 28 -
Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners
Wednesday, October 5 -
Pine Leaf Boys
Wednesday, October 12 -
Don Rich & The Don Rich Band
Wednesday, October 19 -
Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin’ Cajuns
Performances are from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Pelican Park Concert Stage. This is a free outdoor concert presented by the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Carencro. Food and beverages are available for purchase. No ice chests or pets allowed.
Thanks to our sponsors:Angco Disposal & Landfill|Arsement Machine & Supply|Bobby Badon State Representative|Dr. Jennifer Brasseaux (Family Eye Care)|Bruce's Glass Service|Carencro Catholic School|Cormier's Upholstery Shop|Don's Country Mart|Gary Guidry Trucking|Home Bank|Melancon Funeral Home|Melancon I-49 Storage Center|Melancon Pharmacy| Ms. Mom's Family Restaurant|Nolan's Lawnmower Sales & Service|Pat's Printing|Physical Therapy of Carencro|Pizzaville, U.S.A.|Prejean Creative|Rayne State Bank|S & S Auto Sales|Total Pump and Supply| Lee Verret (State Farm)
LRWA Water System of the Year
The City of Carencro Water System has been named the Water System of the Year (South) by the Louisiana Rural Water Association. The honor was presented in July at the LRWA Annual Training and Technical Conference. Also, Buster Broussard, the city's Water/Wastewater Supervisor, was nominated for Water System Operator of the Year (South).
Broussard, Mayor Glenn Brasseaux and Maureen Guidry, Utility Clerk, were on hand to accept the award on behalf of the city. Read more about this honor on the KATC website.
CARENCRO NEWS ARCHIVE
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Held the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 210 E. St. Peter Street. If the third Monday falls on a holiday, the meeting is held the next evening. An archive of the City Council Meeting Minutes is available for your review.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
PARC meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 210 E. St. Peter Street. The public is welcome.
CONTACT US
To submit items for this Events Calendar, or to ask any questions concerning this section, contact Carencro City Hall by phone at 337-896-8481, by fax at 337-896-0890,
or send us an e-mail.