NEW IBERIA, La. --- La Asociación Española de Nueva Iberia (LAENI) will hold its annual Spanish Gala on Sat., May 22, 2021 at the Sliman Theatre (129 E. Main St.) in downtown New Iberia from 7-10 p.m.
The gala promises a night filled with gourmet foods from local restaurants, beer, wine, sangria, live and silent auctions, and entertainment by New Iberia’s own recording artist, Keely Brennan.
"During this difficult time and the outbreak of COVID-19, La Asociación Española de Nueva Iberia and the City of New Iberia had decided it would be in the best interest to cancel the 2021 Spanish Festival, which was originally scheduled for April 16-18, 2021, said Brinkley Lopez, LAENI vice president.
"However, they have decided to proceed with the annual Spanish Gala. It’s that time of the year where Iberia Parish celebrates its Spanish culture and heritage in New Iberia."
Tickets are on-sale now on the festival's
website, or at the Bayou Teche Museum, A Spot for Tea and All Creatures Veterinary Hospital in New Iberia.
About La Asociación Espanola de Nueva Iberia:
La Asociación Española de Nueva Iberia, Inc. is a nonprofit, volunteer
organization incorporated in the City of New Iberia, Louisiana to serve as a vehicle for the recognition and promotion of the Spanish ancestry and culture in New Iberia and throughout Louisiana. LAENI, Inc. encourages, supports and directs programs and activities involving educational, culinary, music, and art exchanges while creating awareness and deeper understanding of our local Spanish heritage.
