City Park will celebrate the re-installment of boating in
the park on Saturday, Sept. 26. Eight new pedal boats and 10 new row boats will be available for
rental from the Big Lake Boat Dock.
See map.
A blessing of the fleet will take place
mid-morning at 11am. Father John Ryan of Lafitte, who blesses the shrimp boats
before they set out on their Spring-time quest, will bless each boat with holy
water before its inaugural "sail."
The Boy Scouts of St. Pius X
School will be present, decorating kites and flying them high in celebration.
Rental to the public will begin after the blessing and after the boy scouts are
given the privilege of the first rides. Boats will be available for rental on
Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis at $10
per half hour. Pedal boats seat 4; Row boats 3. At least one passenger on each
boat must be 18 or older.
More info: (504) 483-9381