Information contact:
*Ebrar Reaux (337) 349-7343
*joeroe@att.net
Celebrating the exchange of food, music, art, and history between New Iberia and Alhaurin de la Torre, Spain our Sister City. Honoring the Spanish ancestry and culture in New Iberia and throughout Louisiana.
***Friday, May 11, 2018***
6:00 PM – Lecture - Wade Falcon – Spanish Genealogy & Music –
IPAL Theatre – 126 Iberia Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
7:00 PM – Spanish Exhibit – Bayou Teche Museum – 131 E.Main
7:30 – 10:00 PM – Spanish Gala – Sliman Theater (ticketed event) – 129 E. Main
***Saturday, May 12, 2018***
7:00 AM – Registration for “Running of the Bulls” – Steamboat Pavilion
8:00 AM – “Running of the Bulls” 5K; 1 mile walk/run
10:00 AM – “Running of the Bulls” Awards Ceremony
10:30 AM – Walking Parade from City Hall down Main Street to Bouligny Plaza
11:00 AM – Mayor’s Welcome/Opening Ceremony/Introduction of 2018 Spanish
Royalty/Visiting Queens/Galvez & Bouligny Dialogue
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM – Paella/Tapas/Jambalaya Cook-off; Merchandise Sales;
Wine/Beer/Margaritas/Sangria; Children’s Tent; Genealogy Displays;
Arts and Craft Booths – all in Bouligny Plaza
12:00 PM – Visiting Royalty – Paella Eating Contest
LIVE MUSIC – Steamboat Pavilion Stage – Bouligny Plaza
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Fiesta Flamenca (on stage)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – The 5 O’Clock Shadows (on stage)
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM – Segovia Dance Company (Spanish Dance Lessons)
3:30 PM – Paella /Tapas/Jambalaya Cookoff Awards Presentation
3:00 PM till dark – St. Peter Cemetery Tours – IPAL actors – St. Peter Cemetery
***Sunday, May 13, 2018***
11:00 AM – Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of all Mothers and New Iberia’s
Founding Families: Gary, Lopez, Migues, Prados, Romero, Segura, and Viator
St. Peter’s Catholic Church – 108 East St. Peter Street –
