Morgan City celebrates 150 years

The City of Morgan City is celebrating its 150th birthday and you’re invited.

City Councilman Larry Bergeron, who is serving as chairman of the event, said the fun kicks off Tuesday, Nov. 9, beginning at 5 p.m., at an open house at the Morgan City Auditorium.

Daily tours at historic churches – Sacred Heart, Trinity Episcopal and Pharr Methodist Chapel – begin at 1:15 p.m. are offered throughout the month. Those interested in taking a tour should visit the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival office at 715 Second St.

On Nov. 13, Morgan City hosts the Atchafalaya Arts and Culinary Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fun takes place along Front Street. The event is ideal for those looking to begin their Christmas

shopping early.

The event also features a team-cooking competition, cooking demonstrations and, from 1 to 5 p.m., music by Kerizma.

The party continues into early December, first by honoring and celebrating members of the military – past and present – and then with a block party for Santa.

Morgan City is the only Tri-parish city to host The Moving Wall: A Vietnam Memorial Tribute, beginning Thursday, Dec. 2, at 8 a.m. The replica of the Washington, D.C., tribute will be in town for four days.

On Friday, Dec. 3, the Marine Corps Band N.O. will perform a special concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium. The event benefits the annual Toys for Tots Tour campaign.

A candlelight closing ceremony will be held Sunday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. to remember and honor soldiers killed while serving America.

“Morgan City will be the only city to host the Vietnam tribute in December,” Bergeron said. “The wall will actually enter the state with a special motorcycle escort to herald its arrival.”

On Dec. 4, Morgan City hosts Santa’s Block Party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on downtown Front Street.

Santa will visit, and everyone’s sure to enjoy the Santa Paws dog parade.

For more information on the celebration or any events planned, call (985) 385-1770, extension 112.