BayouFest & Boat Parade
Vermilionville: Sept 24, 2022
BOAT PARADE TIMELINE
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.| Drop off your paddle craft or claim your rented vessel at Vermilionville's boat corral (300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA 70508) then park your car at Southside Park on 2201 Robley Drive. As we are not allowed to provide shuttles, we suggest using the buddy system: leave one vehicle at Southside Park, drive one to the start at Vermilionville.
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Begin loading your craft into the water
11:30 a.m. | Parade departs Vermilionville led by our 2022 Grand Marshal
11:45 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. | Drop-off vessels at Camellia Canoe & Kayak Launch for half parade option
2:15 p.m. | Parade departs Camellia Canoe & Kayak Launch led by Grand Marshal for Southside Park
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Bayou Vermilion District Mini-Festival at Southside Park (due to social distancing) | Food by La Cuisine de Maman, beverages & beers, games, and more!
4:00-6:00 Music at the park!
6:00 BayouFest ends for 2021!