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Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival
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The town of Plaisance, on the outskirts of Opelousas, holds this event in a melon patch on the Saturday before Labor Day. A parade, jam session, and breakfast are all part of the festivities.
- Address: Opelousas, LA | Map It
- Phone: 337/942-2392
- Website: www.zydeco.org
- Location: Opelousas
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