Christmas Eve pelican bonfire in RIver Parishes, Louisiana
4,660 views · Published 18 December 2018 · 1:07 · Indexed 23 October 2026
Channel: NOLA.com · 2018 · Entertainment
This giant pelican with a nest of baby pelicans is ready to be lit for the 2018 River Parishes Christmas Eve bonfires. It's located in Garyville, Louisiana at the corner of South Church Street and Louisiana 44 near the Mississippi River. Video courtesy of Sonny Kilburn. The builders are: Wayne Weidert, Josh Weidert, Will Brignac, Curtis Pellisier, Dj Calliouet, Sammy Clement, Troy Torres, Sonny Kilburn, Cavin Richmond, Arron Sparks, Matthew Blanchard, John Trosclair and Jaden Millet. Christmas Eve bonfires are an old Cajun tradition and light the way for Papa Noel. http://www.nola.com
