The Second Annual Beausoleil and Jambalaya Festival Cook-Off Day will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Arceneaux Parkat 835 East Main Street in Broussard, Louisiana. The Broussard Chamber of Commerce is organizing the festival and cookoff. For more information on the festival and cookoff, visit the Broussard Chamber of Commerce website.
During the April 9, 2024, Broussard City Council Meeting, a proclamation was made to declare April 20, 2024, as the Beausoleil and Jambalaya Festival Cook-Off Day in Broussard, Louisiana. The proclamation reads:
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the City of Broussard prides itself on its vibrant community spirit and its rich
tapestry of cultural traditions; and
WHEREAS, jambalaya has been a symbol of Cajun food across cultures and generations in Acadiana, embodying the spirit of family and community and the joy of sharing; and
WHEREAS, Joseph “Beausoleil” Broussard was the leader of the Acadian resistance
During the French and Indian War in the mid-1700’s, fought against British forces, was imprisoned, was expelled from his home in Nova Scotia, sailed thousands of miles from
Canada, eventually settled in Louisiana in 1765, and remains a symbol of courage and
fighting spirit of the Acadian people and their descendants: and
WHEREAS, the Beausoleil Festival and Jambalaya Cook-Off, held on the 3rd Saturday in
April, is a testament to our city’s dedication to preserving our culture and history, and
bringing people together through the universal language of delicious food; and
WHEREAS, this festival not only showcases the extraordinary talents of our local bakers
and confectioners but also offers an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to partake
in a day filled with delicious spices and tastes; and
WHEREAS, the Beausoleil Festival and Jambalaya Cook-Off aligns with our city’s
commitment to community engagement, economic development, and the promotion of
cultural tourism;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Bourque, Mayor of the City of Broussard, by virtue of the
authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim April 20, 2024, as Beausoleil Festival and
Jambalaya Cook-Off Day in Broussard.
SIGNED, Ray Bourque – Mayor of Broussard
