After being snuffed out last year by COVID more than 300 wooden structures will light up the skies tonight and organizers are expecting more visitors than usual this year to the Bonfires on Levee. Executive Director of the Louisiana River Parishes Tourist Commission Jay Robichaux said to wear comfortable shoes and dress for very unseasonable temps.
“It’s supposed to get 80-degrees so it’s going to be warm, so drink your fluids, cause you’re going to walk, walk on the levee it’s going to be crowded with people, it’s going to be a great time,” said Robichaux.
Organizers say parking will be an issue, so they highly recommend carpooling with some friends
Over the years Robichaux said there have been some very created bonfires constructed to light the way for Papa Noel. He said the group Blood, Sweat, and Bonfires has once again built a must-see structure you need to visit before they strike a match.
“This year they built a blue crab, so the blue crab is what you have to see. The blue crab’s claws open and close, it blows bubbles out of its mouth it’s a very unique bonfire,” said Robichaux.
And because of heavy anticipate traffic in St James Parish along River Road, Robichaux said from 6 PM until 9 PM traffic will only flow in one direction.
“From Highway 3213 which is the same road that the bridge is on, the Lutcher Gramercy Bridge, it’s going to go towards Baton Rouge all the way to Highway 642,” said Robichaux.
In addition to the bonfires, you can expect fireworks and plenty of people eager to enjoy the annual tradition. This year’s theme is Let the Good Times Burn.
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