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Join the fun at Legion’s 100th birthday celebration, Chili Cookoff

Music, events on tap for entire family

RAYNE - Post 77, Unit 77 and Sons of the Legion have finalized plans for the 100th birthday celebration of the American Legion and all are invited to attend.
The event, slated Saturday, March 16, at the Legion Home here, will include a full day of family fun and activities for all.
The day will begin at 10 a.m. during the opening ceremonies. A full color presentation of the flags will also include a flag raising ceremony with live bugle background music. Special guests and dignitaries will also be in attendance to kickoff a full day.
Musical entertainment will be provided inside the Legion Home from noon until 10:30 p.m. by Dylon Aucoin & The Judice Play Boys at noon, Ronnie Matthews & Throw Down at 1:30 p.m., Johnny Sonnier & Cajun Heritage at 3 p.m., Bayou Beats Band at 4:30 p.m., Louisiana Knights at 6 p.m. and Southern Man Doo at 8:30 p.m. with a $5 entry donation (children enter free).
To be held in conjunction with the American Legion’s 100th anniversary is a Chili Cookoff Contest will be held between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Entry fee is $25 per team with a minimum of 2 people per team. The is responsible for all ingredients, pots and burners.
Trophies will be awarded to first and second place finishers, along with bragging rights.
Visitors are welcomed to enjoy a bowl of the chili entries for a $5 fee.
Chili Cookoff applications are available at the Legion Home in Rayne, call 334-4774 for additional information or contact Mike Pastor at 446-7673 for entry forms.
Among other events to be enjoyed for the 100th birthday celebration include fun jumps, face painting, obstacle course fun jump, pony rides, unicorn photos and balloon figures for the youngsters.
A variety of fun for the entire family will be enjoyed by all in attendance, including an antique tractor show.
Adult beverages, soft drinks and water will be available. No ice chests or outside drinks will be allowed.
In addition to the chili cook-off purchases, hamburgers and hotdogs will be available for purchase from the Ladies Auxiliary of Unit 77, in addition to commemorative t-shirts.
Sponsorships available for purchase for businesses, groups, or individuals. Please contact Terry Broussard at 781-0515 Mike Pastor at 446-7673 or Keith Fontenot at 458-8322 for more information regarding sponsorships.
The centennial celebration is being held to bring all members of the military together, along with the public’s appreciation of our nation’s military.

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