The inaugural celebration of “Le Grand Hoorah” production began in April, 2015 to mark the beginning of a new era of cultural preservation in Acadiana.

Its emergence was welcomed and supported by the local communities, who were passionate about the cultural and historical experiences their ancestors (many who were cajun and creole musicians, dancers, storytellers and exceptional cooks) had shared with them. 

Le Grand Hoorah was to be a “party with a purpose” - not content to be just another throw-down that would leave you glad that you had Sunday to recover; the “Hoorah” promised to bring together the most dedicated and fun-loving torch bearers of Cajun and Creole culture in an effort to fulfill the Mission of Prairie Heritage Inc., to create and foster relationships focused on preserving the music, food, language and folk arts of the people of Acadiana; all while celebrating our heritage with a multi-faceted event that would surely raise the bar for festivals in Louisiana.  The “Hoorah” to begin with a French Opening Catholic Blessing, songs by our French Immersion children, and ending with a Catholic French Mass on Sunday morning, while of course, boasting some of the best music and food around, but also camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and fun for the whole family. 

This celebration is sure to be an event you will look forward to every year; but even after the last breath of accordion bellows and the last brush of a fiddle bow; after the last clank of a spoon on a cast iron pot and the quenching of the coals; the fun may be over, but the work will continue.  The “Hoorah” and its not-for-profit parent organization, Prairie Heritage Inc., will utilize money raised at the production to fund programs throughout the area that continue to support our unique culture all year long.  Projects to benefit initially will include French immersion programs, and a goal of a flagship apprenticeship program spearheaded by Prairie Heritage Inc., that will pair young cultural enthusiasts with Masters of a Cultural Art to encourage and facilitate the passing of the torch from one generation to the next.

So, join us at Lakeview Park again in September 2025 for the Le Grand Hoorah, where you will not only have the time of your life for one weekend, but can take comfort knowing that your presence will be helping to support our unique culture for generations to come.