LUTCHER — The 30th annual Festival of the Bonfires will take place Dec. 13 to 15 at Lutcher Park, located at 2545 Louisiana Ave in Lutcher.

In addition to a craft show, scheduled activities include a 5K Run/Walk, Beauty Pageant, Amusement Rides, Pictures with Santa, Christmas Tree Display, Popular Live Entertainment, Delicious Food and a Nightly Bonfire Lighting.

The line-up is as follows:

December 13

• 2 p.,m. Festival Opens
• 4 p.m. to   6 p.m. – Music By: Jordan Babin
• 3:45 p.m. Pick up Gumbos
• 4 p.m. Judge Divisions Gumbo Cook-off
• 5 p.m. Judge Final Gumbos, Potato Salad, Bread Pudding
• 6:15 p.m. Cook-off Results
• 7 p.m. Bonfire Lighting on the Levee*
• 7 p.m to 9 p.m. Music By: Chase Tyler Band
• 10 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Music By: Category 6 Band

 December 14

• 9 a.m. Festival Opens
• 9 a.m. 4-H Cookie Contest
• 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Art Contest
• 9 a.m to 11 a.m Bonfire Contest
• 9 am to 12 p.m. Children’s Pageant (Stage)
• 11:15 a.m to 1:15 p.m.- SANTA @ Festival
• 12 p.m. – Art Show/Bonfire Contest/ Danielle’s Dance Academy
• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. -Music By: 3rd Gear
• 4 pm. Teen/Miss Pageant (Stage)
• 6:30 p.m.- Announcements of Queens and Visiting Queens
• 7 p.m. Bonfire Lighting on the Grounds
• 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.—Music By: Mothership: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin Band
• 10 p.m. to 12 AM — Music by: Bag of Donuts

December 15

• 8 a.m. Festival Opens
• 8 a.m. Tour De St. James Bike Ride
• 8:30 a.m. 1/2 Mile Kids Run/Walk
• 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk
• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.- SANTA @ Festival
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.–Car Show
• 10:30 a.m Announcements of Art Winner/Bonfire Contest/Scholarship
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children’s Entertainment:

• Gramercy Magnet School
• Chanel Bell Choir
• LaPlace Elementary School
• Yvonne’s Directions in Dance
• LHS Atomic Marching Band
• LHS/JV/Varsity Cheerleaders
• LHS Purple Jazz/Periquettes

• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Music By: Mike Broussard and Night Train
• 4 p.m. to -6 p.m. – Music By: Foret Tradition Band