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Isle Madame

Aug 21 – Aug 25

About

Celebrating 175 years of community, culture, and heritage in Louisdale. Join us for five unforgettable days of music, food, history, family fun, and hometown pride. Everyone is welcome—come and celebrate with us! Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Thursday, August 21
Family Barbecue & Kid’s Activities at the Parish Hall
Burgers $4 / Hot dogs $2 / Beverage $2
FREE Ice Cream
5-7pm
Friday, August 22
Tribute Night at the Parish Hall
Come enjoy an evening of music and stories of our ancestors and trailblazers featuring historical displays, photo albums and artifacts! We will acknowledge those who have preserved our local history! Happy Hour with music by Isabella Samson, Luke Boudreau, Jordi Martin and Kyle LeVesconte. Roast Turkey Dinner catered by the St. Louis CWL. For tickets, call Robert Goyetche, 902-345-2232.
5-6pm (happy hour) / 6pm (dinner) | $20 | 19+
Saturday, August 23
Line Dancing and MacAcadian Scottish Country Dancers
6pm
Kitchen Party at the Parish Hall with music by East of Sixty, Tyler Shea, Stan Marchand’s Band,
Evelyn MacRae, Tyrone David and Wayne Bona
7-9pm | $10
Sunday, August 24
Mass with Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick
10am
Brunch at the Louisdale Lion’s Club Hal
10am-1pm | $13 (adults) / $10 (children) / FREE (under 5)
In the afternoon, we are hopeful see a baseball game of the RABA playoffs and to cheer on our Baracos. In the evening (at dusk) there will be fireworks and a campfire on parish grounds (Louisdale and Area Volunteer Fire Department will supervise the fireworks) with marshmallows, s’mores, and hotdogs provided. Bring your own roasting sticks and chairs please!
Monday, August 25
Cemetery Mass with smudging ceremony at Our Lady of the Rosary Park and Resting
Place. This event is weather permitting. Music provided by Tommy & Shelly Samson. Please bring your own chairs!
10am
Time Capsule / Tree Planting with reception to follow at Parish Hall.

Location & Contact

148 Grandique Ferry Road, Louisdale, Nova Scotia

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All Dates

Aug 25 10:00 AM

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