New Iberia Spanish Festival concludes with focus on heritage & safety

New Iberia Spanish Festival concludes with focus on heritage & safety

The Spanish Festival in New Iberia wrapped up Sunday, marking the final day of its 12th annual celebration in the heart of downtown.Held at Bouligny Plaza and the Steamboat Pavilion, the five-day event featured favorable weather, local arts and crafts vendors, and traditional Spanish foods.Organizers said the festival aims to highlight the citys Spanish roots, including the five founding families whose prominent last names remain in the area tod…