Born Ready opened the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival’s music stage Friday. Despite rain that was interspersed with sunshine, fans made it out to Lawrence Park in downtown Morgan City.
—The Review photos/Diane Miller Fears
Marcus Jones, 77, the name sake of the 100 Black Men 5K spoke before the race Saturday in downtown Morgan City.
Racers, including 77-year-old Marcus Jones (center) the race’s name sake, take off during the 100 Black Men 5K held Saturday during the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival in downtown Morgan City.
Patrick Riggins of Morgan City was the top male finisher in the Marcus Jones/100 Black Men 5K Saturday in downtown Morgan City.
Katelyn Guidry of Broussard was the top female finisher in the Marcus Jones/100 Black Men 5K Saturday in downtown Morgan City.
Cleveland Johnson of Thibodaux, center, shows off his 1955 Crown Victoria during the Cypress Car Club’s Car Show Saturday under the U.S. 90 bridge in downtown Morgan City.
A rainbow graced the sky Friday as the Cajun Culinary Classic opened in Lawrence Park in downtown Morgan City. Food in Lawrence Park is available starting at 11 a.m. each day of the festival.
S&P festivities plentiful despite rain
The first bands took to the stage Friday night despite intermittent rain that caused rainbows over the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival in downtown Morgan City.
