The Lafourche Education Foundation is proud to announce the Lorio Foundation has granted $30,000 to support the 2025 Louisiana King Cake Festival, which will take place on February 15, 2025, in downtown Thibodaux. The festival serves as a major fundraiser to benefit the Lafourche Education Foundation’s programs supporting teachers and students throughout Lafourche Parish.
“The Louisiana King Cake Festival is a celebration of our community, and we’re excited to support an event that makes a real impact on education in Lafourche Parish,” said Cam Morvant, Executive Director of the Lorio Foundation. “We believe in empowering future generations, and investing in this festival is a meaningful way to contribute to the success of our local schools and students.”
The Lorio Foundation’s generous grant will help fund vital initiatives of the Lafourche Education Foundation, including grants, classroom resources, and literacy programs. Last year, the festival raised $80,000, providing resources that benefit educators and students across the parish.
About the Lorio Foundation
The mission of the Lorio Foundation is simple: to do the most good for the most people in our community. Formed on February 16, 1996, through the generosity of Mrs. Anna Lorio Richard, the foundation has since distributed over $27 million in grant funds to support Thibodaux and the surrounding community. Beginning with an initial endowment of $14 million, the foundation’s current assets exceed $30 million, allowing for over $1 million in annual grant distributions. Education remains a cornerstone of the foundation’s philanthropic efforts.
About the Louisiana King Cake Festival
The Louisiana King Cake Festival is an annual event celebrating Mardi Gras traditions, featuring live music, food vendors, a wagon parade, and activities for all ages. Proceeds benefit the Lafourche Education Foundation, which supports innovative programs, teacher grants, and educational resources for students throughout Lafourche Parish. The 2025 festival will feature performances by Nonc Nu & The Wild Matous, and The Waters Edge band.
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Media Contact:
Deanna Lafont
Executive Director, Lafourche Education Foundation
985-688-4662
info@lafourcheeducation.com
