Gueydan has a new landmark, an oversized chair that welcomes visitors to the town.
Members of the Gueydan Chamber of Commerce Holiday Decorating Committee; Top row- (L-R) Kelly Guillory, Candace Istre; Middle Row- (L-R) Paula dePerrodil, Dotty LaComb, Emily LaComb, Cheyenne Guidry; Bottom row (L-R) Celena Breaux, Nancy Boudreaux
Members of the Gueydan Museum & Cultural Arts Society — Top row L-R Celena Breaux, Suzanne Abshire’s Paula dePerrodil; middle row- Cassie McCain; bottom row- (L-R) Jerri Chapman and June Rogers.
People in attendance during the unveiling of the “Welcome to Gueydan” chair — (L-R) Randy
Primeaux, Chad Vallo, Nadine Lepretre, Jerri Chapman, Brenda Primeaux, Suzanne Abshire, Judy Leblanc, Cassie McCain, Celena Breaux and Dani Trahan.
‘Welcome to Gueydan’
On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Gueydan Chamber of Commerce Holiday Decorating Committee proudly unveiled a new community landmark: an oversized “Welcome to Gueydan Chair.”
Cheyenne Guidry, one of the committee members, said this vibrant addition to the community, now proudly displayed at the Museum and Cultural Arts Society grounds thanks to its members, serves as a welcoming landmark for locals and visitors passing through the town. The chair was built by Ryan LaComb, painted by Dotty Lacomb, Kendra LaComb and Emily LaComb, and Cheyenne Guidry did the artwork.
The Decorating Committee works year-round to decorate the town for holidays and organize events like Christmas in the Park, the Thanksgiving Community Meal, and other gatherings that bring our town together. Each year, we try to bring something new and special to the town, and the “Welcome to Gueydan” chair became the focal point of our efforts, in hopes that it would become a fun and inviting symbol of this town’s hospitality.
The Members of the Gueydan Chamber of Commerce Holiday Decorating Committee:
• Dotty Lacomb
• Cheyenne Guidry
• Nancy Boudreaux
• Celena Breaux
• Kelly Guillory
• Paula Deperrodil
• Kendra Lacomb
• Candace Istre
• Misty Matthews
• Emily LaComb
“As a small town, we face challenges,” Guidry said, “but our committee’s goal is to keep a light shining in our little town and offer a warm welcome to all who pass through.”
Through the decorations and events, Guidry said the committee hopes to help make Gueydan an inviting place for visitors and encourage them to stop and take in the beauty of our town and now even stop for a picture on our new chair.
“We do various fundraising during the year to support our initiatives and ensure the town looks festive for residents and anyone passing through,” Guidry said. “We as a committee would like to express our deep gratitude to the residents of Gueydan for their unwavering support, both in the past and moving forward. We love this town and its people; we are truly thankful for this wonderful community and all of its people. We are excited to keep making Gueydan a place everyone can be proud of.
“We hope the “Welcome to Gueydan Chair” will become a must-see spot for residents and those passing through, offering a fun photo opportunity and will become a beloved fixture in our community.”