This week we are focusing on all the love for our friends, families, and followers from New Iberia to Morgan City!
My family and I had a lot to celebrate this week as it was my twin's birthday and we received some amazing news for one of them this week too. My daughter, Mikyala, was one of the four students chosen in Louisiana to be a student delegate to the 2024 National 4H Conference taking place in Washington, DC this April. These students will spend a year in their roles learning more about how they can help their local 4H program and be an impact advocating for their community. Mikayla will be representing Iberia Parish and this is the first time a student from Iberia Parish has been chosen! I could not be more proud of her! We will be detailing more about her role and the conference in future editions.
We also celebrated Valentine's Day this week on our crafting segment with Alex Worstell on Good Day Acadiana. We made super cute, easy Candy Critters using basic crafting supplies and candy. Find out how you can make these with your kids at home.
Celebrating Valentine's Day can get expensive so if you are looking for easy ideas to tell your loved one just how much you love them, check out 3 Simple Ways To Say 'I Love You' On Valentine's Day from one of our Macaroni KID publishers. We also have a great article on creating a Valentine's Sensory bin for the little ones. This is a great idea for parents of littles. It's a great way for them to have fun and enjoy learning how to be creative.
It's almost the end of the Mardi Gras season with this upcoming weekend being the big parade weekend before Fat Tuesday. If you are in the mood for some sweet inspiration for your Mardi Gras morning, check out this recipe for DIY Beignets. Let us know if you try it!
And since we are all about the L VE this week, we are super excited to be hosting a giveaway for our subscribers! PASA has partnered with Macaroni KID New Iberia to giveaway a family 4-pack of tickets to Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live: KING FOR A DAY happening at the Heymann Center this month. The deadline to enter is next Friday, so there is still time to enter. You must be a Macaroni KID New Iberia subscriber and fill out our entry form to enter. That's it!
Now, on to our top recommendations for your family this week:
Our 2024 Mardi Gras Guide is out! It's the final weekend of the Mardi Gras season. Make plans for your Mardi Gras fun for the upcoming holiday with all the details listed in our community guide.
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1. Krewe of Adonis Mardi Gras Parade - Morgan City
Friday, February 9, 2024
7:00 pm
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Morgan City! The parade will begin at 2nd Street under the La 182 bridge and follow the traditional route in Morgan City. For more information on the parade route, click here for a downloadable PDF with traditional routes of the parades in St. Mary Parish.
2. Krewe of Palmetto - Kid's Annual Mardi Gras Rock Hunt
Saturday, February 10, 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bring the kids to the annual Mardi Gras scavenger hunt at Palmetto Island State Park. The Krewe of Palmetto has hidden rocks and if you find them the kids can turn them in for a prize. There will also be other activities throughout the day sponsored by the Krewe of Palmetto including the king and queen coronation, golf cart parade, and more. Regular park admission fees apply.
3. 2024 Courir des Enfants - Children’s Mardi Gras Run - Breaux Bridge
Monday, February 12, 2024
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Celebrate Lundi Gras with a chicken run! Families are invited to participate in the Children's Mardi Gras Run to celebrate this carnival season. Meet at 9:30 am. Parent or Guardian must accompany children for this event. Stay for live music and gumbo at Teche Center for the Arts after the run.
4. Franklin Mardi Gras Parade - Downtown Franklin
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
1:00 pm
Celebrate Fat Tuesday in Franklin! The parade will begin at Franklin Senior High School on Main Street and proceed east on Main Street.
5. Papa "Red" Dog Mardi Gras Association - Mardi Gras Parade - Loreauville
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
2:00 pm
The annual Papa "Red" Dog Mardi Gras Association is back to celebrate Fat Tuesday in Loreauville. Join the carnival day fun on Main Street in Loreauville with floats, marching bands, dance groups, golf carts, and lots of throws!
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