ST. LANDRY PARISH — The fun is here, the rides are in place, and the smell of fried cracklins is filling the air as Port Barre gets ready for the 39th annual Cracklin Festival.

Hosted by the Port Barre Lions Club, the festival has been a community tradition since 1986. The club, known for its humanitarian efforts and local charity work, organizes the event each year to raise money that goes right back into the community.

“Perfect weather,” reporter Paris Flannigan said during her interview with Danny Ardoin of the Lions Club. “Yes, perfect weather,” Ardoin replied. “As long as you guys get it right, it looks like it will be great this weekend.”

This year, organizers are making a few changes, including adding more vendors and extending food options earlier in the weekend.

“We will have

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