ST. MARTIN PARISH — It’s that time of year — the temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing, and pumpkins are popping up all over Acadiana. In Loreauville, one long-running fall tradition is continuing to grow while bringing the community closer together in more ways than one.

The Loreauville Community Project and Iberia Parish Recreation Group kicked off their sixth annual pumpkin patch celebration this weekend. Organizers say the event has become a seasonal staple for local families — and this year, it started with a special group of guests.

On Friday morning, adults from the Arc of St. Martin, an organization that supports individuals with special needs, got the chance to enjoy the indoor pumpkin patch for themselves. They spent the morning playing games, picking pumpkins, and

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