Thibodaux Firemen’s Fair to return this May, marking the Department’s recent 150th anniversary

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The beloved Thibodaux Firemen’s Fair will return this May 2-5, 2024 to 1101 Tiger Drive, bigger and better than ever in celebration of the Volunteer Fire Department’s 150th anniversary.

“In 1883, the first Thibodaux Firemen’s Fair was held, raising almost $250 for the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department, the only fire department in the parish. Since its inception, Thibodaux’s Fire Department has depended upon the money raised at the Firemen’s Fair for a significant portion of its annual budget. It’s because of this great event that the volunteer fire department can maintain its operations across the parish,” reads a statement from the Thibodaux Firemen’s Fair website.

“Today, more than 130 years later, the fair and its accompanying parade has grown into a favorite event for families across south Louisiana, attracting more than 50,000 people each year and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the local fire department. So slide on down to Thibodaux and become a part of the tradition that is spreading like wildfire. Our hardworking firefighters will thank you for it,” continues the statement.

2024’s Thibodaux Firemen’s Fair promises to bring even more fun to the community, as it marks the Volunteer Fire Department’s recent 150th anniversary. The fair will include fair rides, food, drinks, a 5K Run/Walk, the Firemen’s Parade, an auction, and a $15,000 raffle. The 2024 Thibodaux Firemen’s Fair Grand Marshal is Mr. Grady Gaubert, President of Gaubert Oil Co. Inc.