Lebeau, Louisiana
Appearance
Lebeau | |
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Coordinates: 30°43′53″N 91°58′37″W / 30.73139°N 91.97694°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Louisiana |
Parish | St. Landry |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Lebeau (also spelled LeBeau) is an unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States, in the central part of the state. Nearby communities include Palmetto, Ville Platte and Washington. The community is part of the Opelousas–Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Agriculture
- Soybeans
- Corn
Education
North Central High School (Hurricanes) - Grades 5–12.
Events
Lebeau Zydeco Festival – an annual festival featuring performances from leading zydeco artists. As of 2018, the festival is hosting its 28th annual celebration. The festival is usually held on the first Saturday in July on the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Grounds.
Notable People
- Sidney Simien (Rockin' Sidney) – Internationally famed Zydeco musician, known for his hit single "My Toot Toot" stayed on The Country Top 40 for 18 weeks, Certified Platinum and won a Grammy award.