Bonfires on the Levee by Breland

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12.12.04	Breland

Bonfires on the Levee

Lutcher, Louisiana

This tradition of lighting the way for Papa Noel on Christmas Eve is more than 150 years old. Gayle and I went to The Festival of the Bonfires and then walked the levee looking at Bonfires in different stages of construction. It is a wonderful site to see when they are all lit.

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All images copyrighted by Breland J. Clement . May not be used, linked or copied without my consent. Thanks for viewing.

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Guest		13-Dec-2004 22:00
Yeah Breland, I too am looking forward to seeing them lit. What great image that should be.

Karen Stuebing		13-Dec-2004 11:05
Sounds like a wonderful tradition. I'm looking forward to seeing them lit. I suppose they do it at night?

Karen Leaf		13-Dec-2004 04:56
So cool, Breland. Will the road be open that night, or will be be closed for walkers?

Breland		13-Dec-2004 04:22
The roped off patches are numbers burned in the grass. This is football country and the numbers represent a player in that family.

Gary Hebert		13-Dec-2004 04:18
Thank you for sharing your local tradition Breland. Very interesting and colorful... I was intrigued with your history when I visited New Orleans.

snootydog		13-Dec-2004 03:45
I saw this on Gayle's gallery and loved it there and I love it just as much in your gallery. This is amazing. I hope one or both of you take a photo of the bonfires once they are lit. It is an amazing tradition.

laine82		13-Dec-2004 03:33
That must be something to see. Breland what are the sections on the grass all about, please ?

Elaine (etfitz)		13-Dec-2004 02:14
Wonderful image! Great perspective, they look like they stretch on forever.

Paul Dovie Jr		13-Dec-2004 02:13
Looks like they are taking shape, I wanted to travel up today, but have to finish the wedding photos. Great shot Breland

Robin Reid		13-Dec-2004 02:13
I hope you get some shots when they are lit. Fascinating tradition.

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