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It’s arguably the biggest party in Louisiana. The International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo rolled through this weekend in Grand Isle and folks who organized the event said it was a success. Check out these submitted photos showing the weekend’s sights.
An overhead shot shows the jam-packed parking lot at Sand Dollar Marina, but also Louisiana’s gorgeous blue sky in the horizon. Many estimate more than 30,000 people visit Grand Isle throughout the rodeo. Many business owners on the island said that they generate upwards of 40 percent of their annual income in the three-day stretch.
Don Resweber struggles to hold this massive fish he caught during Friday morning’s quest.
Aaron Cortez was doing something right throughout the rodeo. Pictured are a slew of fish he and his mates caught during an offshore trip on Saturday morning.
Brook Detillier shows off a triple tail she caught during the rodeo weekend.
Team Lolita cruised through the Gulf throughout the weekend. They are pictured here enjoying the afternoon sun while rolling through the salty waters.
