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Lebeau, Louisiana

Coordinates: 30°43′53″N 91°58′37″W / 30.73139°N 91.97694°W / 30.73139; -91.97694
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Lebeau
Lebeau is located in Louisiana
Lebeau
Lebeau
Location within the state of Louisiana
Coordinates: 30°43′53″N 91°58′37″W / 30.73139°N 91.97694°W / 30.73139; -91.97694
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishSt. Landry
Time zoneUTC-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 OpelousasEunice 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.