Louisiana Sugarcane Festival

The Louisiana Sugarcane Festival is an annual celebration honoring Louisiana’s historic sugarcane industry. Held in cities like New Iberia, it features events such as parades, pageants, live music, and cultural exhibits that highlight the region’s agricultural heritage. The festival often includes a sugarcane queen contest and educational activities emphasizing the importance of sugarcane farming to the local economy and community identity. It serves as a festive occasion for residents and visitors to recognize the history, traditions, and ongoing contributions of sugarcane cultivation in Louisiana.