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METAIRIE, La. The Louisiana Restaurant Association regretfully announces its annual “Taste of Mardi Gras” will not take place in 2021 due to capacity and other restrictions related to Covid-19. Historically, this event, held on the Friday preceding Mardi Gras, is a staple for nearly 2,000 carnival enthusiasts in Alexandria and the surrounding area.
“The coronavirus continues to take its toll on our economy and now our Mardi Gras celebrations,” said LRA Cenla Chapter President Scott Laliberte of Diamond Grill. “While this event is an institution in our community, there is no appropriate manner to execute the event within the safety guidelines required to prevent the spread of this virus. The safety and health of our participants, sponsors and the community is front of mind to us all.”
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Included in the $900 billion pandemic relief bill are provisions to assist the struggling restaurant industry. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris said the bill gives a second round the Paycheck Protection Program for restaurants that includes loan forgiveness and 24-weeks to spend the capital.
“And we were able to get a carveout for the restaurant industry in this, that instead of 2.5 times average payroll, 3.5 times their average payroll, would be the maximum that they are able to borrow,” said Harris.
Harris said the pandemic has been devastating to the restaurant industry in Louisiana forcing one in six eateries to close their doors and he fears that the number is growing. Harris said while they appreciate Congresses’ latest round of relief for many restaurants it is too late.