French Heritage Week will kick-off at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 8 with the Queen and Princess Pageant. Vying for French Heritage Week queen's crown are Jennifer Greaux, Shelli Brin, Brenda Aubain and Rita Ledee.
Cassandra quetel, Shanelle Brin, Pualani Armstrong and Selina Edwards will compete for the French Heritage Week princess title.
The French Heritage Week Arts and Crafts Fair will start at 10 a.m. on Sunday July 9 at Sib's Ball Park. Featured for sale will be native crafts, fruits, vegetables, plants and herbs.
There will be activities for children throughout the day including pony rides and face painting.
The St. Thoms Lions club in cooperation with the Health Department will have a van at the site from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to conduct health screenings. Tests will be available for high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and HIV. Eye, breast and prostate examinations will also be conducted..
The Sea Breeze Band will wrap up the festivities, playing from 5 to 9 p.m.
Bastile Day activities have not yet been announced according to a release from Sen. Lorraine L. Berry's office.
The official festivities will conclude on July 14. However, the annual Northside Fishing Tournament will be held on July 16 , extending the celebration on the Northside.
