The city of Donaldsonville celebrated its 200th birthday on April 28-30, 2006. Our group had a table in the Heritage Tent telling people about the Canary Islanders who settled just south of Donaldsonville along Bayou Lafourche. Mr. John Hickey, Vice-President presented a short program on the story of our people and how they came to be in South Louisiana.

The newly installed Thibault Fountain in the center of Louisiana Square in downtown Donaldsonville. In the background is the city courthouse.

Ladies dressed in historical period costumes at the Bicentennial celebration in Donaldsonville.

Cooks prepare dishes for the cook-off at the Italian heritage tent.

The American flag flies in front of the Donaldsonville courthouse.

Chef Bucky Mistretta and his assistant apply finishing touches to the Bicentennial Cake. The cake is a replica of the State Capitol building used when Donaldsonville served as the state capital from 1830-1831.

A view of the Bicentennial cake from the other side.

Our group members who attended the Donaldsonville Bicentennial. (Left to right) - Shawn Hickey, Board Member Janelle Hickey, Vice-President John Hickey, President Catherine Prokop. Not pictured - Webmaster and Board Member Chad LeBlanc.

Vice-President John Hickey giving his presentation on the Canary Islanders at the Donaldsonville Bicentennial celebration.