A festival and parade highlighting local tradition, culture, and history marks as the pinnacle of Terrebonne Parish’s year-long bicentennial celebration.

The Terrebonne Bicentennial Festival and Parade will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 15 throughout the streets of Downtown Houma. The festival will include various elements highlighting “the Good Earth,” including music on three stages, as well as storytelling and performances by local cultural organizations. In addition, the Cultural Tent Area will showcase live demonstrations of wood carving and basket weaving, as well as display historical collections and information about our parish’s history.

Admission to the festival is free. Delicious Cajun cuisine, drinks, and merchandise from local businesses and organizations will be available for sale.

The parade route will travel from Town Hall along Barrow Street towards Main Street. It will turn left on Main Street until it reaches the Courthouse Square. The parade is set to feature vintage vehicles and costumes that celebrate our history.

Parish President Gordon E. Dove invites the public to participate in Terrebonne Parish's Bicentennial Parade on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 2 pm. Registration is free, and TPCG will provide bicentennial-themed throws to parade participants. Don't miss your chance to participate in this exciting celebration of our community's heritage and be a part of Terrebonne Parish history! Click here to download the registration form. Please scan and email (1) the completed application, (2) a signed Hold Harmless Agreement, (3) proof of vehicle insurance (if applicable), and (4) a copy of driver’s license for those driving vehicles to terrebonne200@tpcg.org. You can also deliver or mail your application and accompanying documentation to TPCG Bicentennial Parade, 7836 Park Ave., Houma, LA 70364.

We are also pleased to invite you to become a sponsor for the Terrebonne Bicentennial Celebration festival and parade. The Terrebonne 200 Bicentennial Celebration committee has worked tirelessly to plan events and programs that encourage us to honor our parish’s history, invest in the present, and celebrate the future. Our hope is that the events and programs held throughout the year promote a sense of pride in the residents of Terrebonne Parish. Through festival and parade sponsorship, you can help make 2022 a year of education and celebration that we will remember for the next 200 years. Click here to download the sponsorship form.

Any proceeds will be utilized by The Helio Foundation for beautification for Terrebonne Parish.