Abbeville’s Cajun Christmas Celebration brings fun for many

After a successful first year, organizers of the Abbeville Cajun Christmas Celebration eagerly anticipated what the second year would bring.
On Saturday, it brought plenty of Christmas fun.
Crowds gathered around downtown Abbeville on Saturday for the event, which featured a parade, live music, arts and crafts and plenty of toys.
“The event was bigger than we could have imagined!,” Rotary Club of Abbeville’s Annette Mudd said. “We are so thankful for the dedication and contributions of all the organizations and individuals who made this event possible.”
The city of Abbeville served as one of the partners for the event.
“It takes a lot of planning and volunteers to put on this type of event,” Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White said. “I think it was a great success, and a true collaboration of our community. I am thankful to Rotary and everyone who helped make it possible.
“I hope it continues to grow in years to come.”
Organizations involved included Rotary Club of Abbeville, City of Abbeville, Abbeville Fire Department, Abbeville Main Street, Abbeville Police Department, American Legion, FUEL Vermilion, Kiwanis Club of Abbeville, Le Bayou Legendaire, The Nehemiah Projects of Acadiana Inc., Rotary Satellite Club of Abbeville After Hours, Vermilion Chamber of Commerce, Vermilion Reach Group, Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court, and the Vermilion Parish School Board.
Mudd agreed that with support, this event will continue to grow, and organizers are already looking toward next year.
“I really feel like the community embraced the Abbeville Cajun Christmas Celebration this year and it gives our committee the motivation to keep growing this event bigger and better,” Mudd said.
“Put us down in your calendars for next year, Dec. 9, 2023.”