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Free face painting in the Children's Village in Lawrence Park.
—Review Photos/Diane Miller Fears

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Children's Village fun.

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Climbing the wall.

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Children's Village is a popular spot.

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Hayes Beecher, 10-months, of Morgan City was ready with his family to share cool treats at the Children's Day Mini Street Parade.

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Keeping the theme patriotic was Army veteran Dustin Bagwell, his wife Maggie and their sons Finn (left) and Beck.

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Even a "Star Wars" shrimp boat made an appearance at the Children's Day Parade.

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No parade is complete without Cajun "Reeboks."

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Visiting queens were on hand to cheer the children during the parade.

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The queens also visited the Artists Guild Unlimited Everett Street Gallery.

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No Culinary Classic in Lawrence Park is complete without a Central Catholic High School burger.

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A variety of food is also available under the U.S. 90 bridge.

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Arts and crafts under the bridge features a caricature artist.

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Sharing is caring.

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Bumper cars are always a thrill.

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Those that need more excitement need not look far.

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Saturday's music began with Gospel Music in the Park.

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Partly cloudy skies kept temperatures from being as sweltering as they have been.

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Dancers take the floor.

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The Justin Cornett Band entertained.

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Children were also kept entertained by playground equipment in Lawrence Park while families ate food and listened to music.

More Saturday S&P photos

A photographic look at Saturday festivities at the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival in downtown Morgan City.

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Participants were few by they wasted no time getting the 100 Black Men Marcus Jones 5K started.
—Review photos/Diane Miller Fears

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Marcus Jones addresses race participants before his namesake event.

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Pat Riggins was once again the first male to cross the finish line.

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Taking first in the female division was Katelyn Hahn.

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Cypress Car Club Car Show is Saturday under the U.S. 90 bridge at Federal Avenue.

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Cars and trucks, old and new, can be seen at the Cypress Car Club Car Show.

Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival in downtown Morgan City

The 88th Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival is taking place through Labor Day in downtown Morgan City.

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