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Louisiana is celebrating its 8th Annual Pardoning of the Crawfish!

February 20, 2024 10:54 AM

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana is known as the Crawfish Capital of the World, and today, the town is buzzing with anticipation for the 8th Annual Pardoning of the Crawfish.

Hosted by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, this event marks the start of crawfish season in the Gulf South.
This event is always held the Tuesday following Mardi Gras.

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