Festivals Acadiens et Créoles has been awarded The Greener Grounds Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful. The reimbursement grant, which can be for up to $10,000, supports Louisiana's large outdoor events, including festivals and fairs, in implementing best practices for litter prevention, recycling, and waste reduction as outlined in the new Greener Grounds Guidebook and Workbook.
The grant will support Festivals Acadiens' ongoing commitment to the environment and recycling program initiated in 2005. Gregory Guidroz, Recycling Committee Chair and Recycling Supervisor for Lafayette Consolidated Government stated, "We first implemented our recycling program in 2005. We started by removing styrofoam and utilizing recyclable plastic cups and expanded from there. We recycle about 36% of all the waste produced by the festival, which is a significant number. We also removed glass containers and switched to recyclable cans for our beer selections."
Festivals Acadiens is one of more than 400 festivals and events held annually. Locals and tourists celebrate the vibrant offerings of the event held in Lafayette's Girard Park. Festival organizers have always adhered to the "Leave it better than you found it" philosophy and continually work to improve waste and litter management.
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is actively recruiting Litter Bug volunteers and other volunteer positions. For more information, visit FestivalsAcadiens.com today.
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful is an anti‐litter and community improvement non-profit organization focused on achieving a clean and beautiful Louisiana through education, enforcement, public awareness, and community engagement. Keep Louisiana Beautiful is affiliated with Keep America Beautiful and is comprised of a statewide network of 43 Community Affiliates and 10 University Affiliates.
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About Festivals Acadiens et Créoles: Festivals Acadiens et Créoles takes place every year in Lafayette, LA, at the heart of French-speaking Louisiana, also known as Acadiana, where the rich cultures of Cajun and Creole continue to flourish. The festival has hosted performances by musical icons and Grammy honorees such as Clifton Chenier, Chubby Carrier, Sonny Landreth, Cedric Watson, and Pine Leaf Boys.
Since its inaugural event in 1974, the three-day festival has become the original and world’s largest Cajun and Zydeco festival, attracting visitors from across the globe. Festivals Acadiens et Créoles features performances by local musicians, cultural workshops, and local cuisine, providing an immersive and authentic experience of the region’s rich Cajun and Creole heritage.
2024 will mark Festivals Acadiens et Créoles’ 50th anniversary and is presented by LUS Fiber. For more information, visit FestivalsAcadiens.com.
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