2012 FEATURED ARTISTS:
Chris Ardoin
& NuStep
Joel Savoy, Jesse Legé & Cajun Country Revival
Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie Zac Harmon
Guitar Shorty Lil’ Wayne & Same Ol’ 2-Step Barbara Morrison Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys

CLICK HERE FOR FOR FULL ARTIST LINE-UP


Dear Festival Supporters

      We at Rainbow Promotions,LLC are excited about expanding the wonderful traditions of the Long Beach Bayou Festival as it moves into its 26th year. We continue to support Comprehensive Child Development (CCD) fundraising efforts. In addition, Rainbow Promotions, LLC is proud to add its support to LALA, the Louisiana to Los Angeles Organizing Committee, whose projects   “offer a wealth of Louisiana culture and celebrate the shared traditions of all Louisianans” while raising funds for local youth college scholarships.     

The new and expanded Long Beach Bayou Festival continues to offer a wider range of Cajun, Zydeco (top groups from both Louisiana and Texas) and Blues artists. In addition to the traditional Zydeco, we’re adding a more contemporary flair with the sounds of newer, younger Zydeco music groups.

 New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band. This year’s parade will be expanded more than ever! Bring a mask or costume.  The adult with the most ORIGINAL costume will WIN two Bayou Fest Tee-Shirts.

FESTIVAL HOTEL:

Hilton Hotel & Resort
701 West Ocean Blvd., Long Beach,CA 90831
Ask for the “Bayou” rate at $144
The Long Beach Bayou Festival reservations
Tel.:
  1-562-983-3400 – http:/ / www1.hilton.com

GATE OPENS: Saturday 11:00AM to 9:30PM    Sunday 11:00AM to 8:30PM

NOTE:
No tickets mailed after 6/15. Will-call will be located at the entrance on
Shoreline Dr. & Linden Ave.   After 12 noon on 6/20, all tickets must be purchased at the gate. Box Office opens at 10A.M.  Gates open at 11A.M.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
M
etro provides Metro Bus and Metro Rail transportation to Long Beach via the Metro Blue Line or several Metro Bus routes, For more information about planning your trip to the Long Beach Bayou & Blues Festival please visit the Metro trip planner at www.metro.net or call (323) Go Metro or (323.466.3876).

        

MARDI GRAS PARADE

This year, the Long Beach Bayou Festival Parade is dedicated to the memory of Raymond Aguillard. In his native Alexandria, Louisiana, he grew up loving Creole cooking and Zydeco dancing. At the Long Beach Bayou Festival, Raymond  enjoyed all of the cultural traditions of his childhood. With his family and friends, he shared his festival enthusiasm for all the Louisiana specialties: Zydeco dancing, Creole foods, Mardi Gras Parade and Second Line performances. With music and laughter, we remember you, Raymond.

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Music by Bonne Musique Zydeco