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National Acadian Day

National Acadian Day

Any long-time resident of the area is sure to tell you that there is something special amongst the Cajun community. This lagniappe feeling stems from our Acadian roots which are annually recognized on August 15th. In 1881, the Acadian Convention decided to proclaim...
Pet-Friendly Broussard

Pet-Friendly Broussard

Approximately 70 percent of households have at least one pet. With such a majority of the population belonging to this group, Broussard has made considerable efforts to make Broussard as pet-friendly as possible so that your four-legged family members will enjoy...
French Table at the Valsin House

French Table at the Valsin House

French roots have long been ingrained in the history of Broussard. When the French migrated from France to Canada, they were considered Acadians. Amongst this group was “Beausoleil” Broussard who led the first 200 Acadians from Nova Scotia to Louisiana where they...
Envision Broussard Progress Update

Envision Broussard Progress Update

In November of 2020, the Broussard City Council voted to allot money from the city’s budget towards the first phase of the Envision Broussard Master Plan. This plan, which was finalized during a Charrette in 2019, comprises two different segments. The first of these...
National Homeownership Month

National Homeownership Month

We all know that relocating your business to Broussard is a smart move but did you also know that living in Broussard could be a win/win for you and your family too? Homeownership has long been a staple of the American Dream. So much so, that in 2002, President George...
Highway 90 Widening Project

Highway 90 Widening Project

The Department of Transportation and Development is allotting $138.6 million to widen Highway 90. Construction should be able to start by the end of the year and will be completed by December 2025, barring any unforeseen issues. This project is a part of the bigger...