LOCAL

CAUW 26th Annual Jambalaya Jam Oct. 10

Staff Writer
Plaquemine Post South

BATON ROUGE - Capital Area United Way is throwing a street party you won't want to miss! United Way's 26th Annual Jambalaya Jam, sponsored by the DOW Chemical Company, is coming back to downtown Baton Rouge on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5 - 8 p.m.

Guests are invited to enjoy cold drinks and live entertainment, while sampling some of South Louisiana's best jambalaya from 48 competing teams.

The Jambalaya Jam will be held in the North Boulevard Town Square and will feature entertainment from local bands, including The Allison Collins Band. A portion of North Boulevard will be closed for the duration of the day on Thursday, Oct. 10.

All proceeds benefit Capital Area United Way's focus on education, income and health in the 10-parish area.