Community Action
Amid funding cuts and deportation threats, Westwood prioritizes community and culture
The Safe Summer Kick Off is a Westwood tradition. It almost didn’t happen this year because of funding and attendance concerns.
Lafayette, Louisiana
FAMILY TRAVEL WITH COLLEEN KELLY features destinations in the U.S. and abroad that cater to families who like to travel. Hosted by travel writer Colleen Kelly, the globe-trotting mom knows how to have fun and make the most of every adventure. Colleen shares tips on how to make memories that last a lifetime, make travel planning easier and travel more enjoyable for all.
Lafayette, Louisiana
Season 7 Episode 702 | 26m 46s | CC
Mardi Gras is one of the best times to visit the family-friendly region around Lafayette. Colleen attends the Queen's Parade and experiences a rural Country Mardi Gras celebration. She eats King Cake and crawfish, and rides an airboat across the Atchafalaya Basin Swamp. Plus, meet the Grammy-award-winning Zydeco musician Chubby Carrier at a local restaurant, where the town dances the morning away!
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