Going by bee: Oaklyn Frederick, left, Ellie Mason, center, and Tobias Frederick enjoy one of the rides at the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival on Thursday's opening day.
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Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Queen Gweneth Dohmann, King Joseph Carinhas Jr., local officals and festival board members cut the ceremonial ribbon Thursday to open the event.
Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Board President Nelson Cortez and Queen Gweneth Dohmann were among those who attended the festival's first night.
It's on! La. Shrimp and Petroleum Festival opens
The 88th Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival opened Thursday and will run through Monday.