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The past, present and
future of a community are its people. That is why at Plaquemine
Bank we don't just serve our community, we represent our community.
Our employees live in and around Plaquemine. We attend Plaquemine
churches. Our children attend Plaquemine schools, just as we did
when we were children. We contribute our time to local organizations
such as the Iberville Parish Relay for Life, March for Babies, Autism
Walk for Hope,
The Iberville Chamber of Commerce, The
Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, and Jaycees to ensure that Plaquemine
will grow and become richer. We sponsor Reading is Fundamental and
local art shows to encourage independent education and artistic
expression in this, our neighborhood. Our employees number among
the members of every local church, their choirs, the Plaquemine
Garden Club and even important positions within our local education
system. These activities are part of the life of our community and
are therefore fundamental to the life of Plaquemine Bank.
International Acadian Festival
The International Acadian
Festival was founded in 1969 by Gary Hebert and sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus Council #970. At that time, Mr. Hebert held
the office of Grand Knight of Council #970. The festival is held
every year in October to commemorate the arrival of the Acadians
in Louisiana, and to re-enact the arrival of Evangeline on the waters
of historic Bayou Plaquemine. The legend of Evangeline states that
she traveled by bateau on the waters of the bayou to find her soul
mate and fiancée', Gabriel, with whom she had been separated. This
re-enactment takes place immediately following sundown in the bayou
at the Plaquemine Locks. The waterway is illuminated with torches
so that Evangeline can be seen as she is steered along the bayou,
searching for her one true love, Gabriel. In addition to this beautiful
re-enactment, the Festival also has a large parade, which rolls
through the historic district of Plaquemine and a three day carnival
complete with rides, amusements, live music entertainment, and good
old-fashioned Cajun Cuisine.
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