One of a small handful of women in Zydeco Rosie Ledet is also one of the few younger Zydeco players who still writes and sings of some her own material in Creole French. Boo plays Creole Zydeco with committed respect while adding his own cultural identity to its wide ranging, eclectic, open traditions. Cajun music, developed in southwestern Louisiana by French Acadian settlers includes the diatonic accordion, fiddle and triangle. Both styles of roots music encourage dancing which takes place throughout the festival. The fiddle and accordion accompanied by a triangle or spoons for keeping time are the traditional Cajun musical instruments.
Families are welcome to the festival.
Comprehensive Child Development a Long Beach non-profit child care organization will conduct children's activities including costume making for a Mardi Gras Parade each day. Louisiana caterers will sell home-cooked Cajun and Creole cuisine along with American deli and barbecue. Dance instructors will teach Cajun two-step and waltz, Zydeco jitterbug, Harlem Shuffle and the Pony Step.