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Police cars, ambulances, and a fire truck lined a parking lot with yellow caution tape for a unique demonstration in downtown Houma on Saturday. Lawrence Levy’s The Funeral is Canceled is a live dramatization of the consequences of gun violence, drug abuse and gang involvement in the Black community. Levy and his crew travel around the United States to perform their message. “We are not here to entertain we are here to minister,” said Levy, a Lafayette native. NAACP President Jerome Boykin, Christina Smith and Carlee Harding have all come together to sponsor the event. Around 150 people showed up with around 45 people watching on Facebook live during the two-hour event. ....
Mardi Gras parades canceled in Lockport, Golden Meadow Kezia Satyawan Two more communities have decided to cancel their 2021 Mardi Gras parades. Both Lockport and Golden Meadow have announced the parades in those communities will not roll during the next Mardi Gras season. Lockport mayor Ed Reinhardt posted the following on the Town of Lockport Facebook page: Due to the rise of cases of Covid-19 in town and the surrounding areas, I have decided to cancel the Lockport Mardi Gras Parade. This decision was not taken lightly. We cannot risk the health and safety of our citizens because the numbers keep rising daily. Terrebonne Parish, City of Thibodaux, and Town of Golden Meadow have cancelled as well. If things get better, I am willing to re-evaluate the situation, and the parade can possibly roll at a later time. ....