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Mayor Ken Ritter & City Council Appoint Interim Police Chief Cody Louviere

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From Mayor Ken Ritter:
Cody Louviere has been appointed interim Chief of Police by an unanimous vote of the Youngsville City Council. An election has also been called for November 5, 2024 to fill the unexpired term of former Chief of Police Rickey Boudreaux who resigned effective August 21st.
Chief Louviere is a proud resident of Youngsville and a 12 year veteran of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office most recently serving as a Patrol Lieutenant/Watch Commander & South District Commander.
Please join me in welcoming Chief Louviere to the team!

Youngsville Sports Complex Announces Pixus Splash Park Grand Opening & Family Fun Day

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Splash into Summer and come celebrate the Grand Opening & Family Fun Day at Pixus Splash Park, Saturday, June 10th beginning at 10am at the Youngsville Sports Complex! This family fun event will feature fun jumps, Bubble Bus Acadiana, MLRmagic.com Face Painter & Balloon Artist, as well as Kona-Ice of Acadiana and Mr. Charlie’s Ice Cream Truck! Come splash into summer and celebrate with us at the Pixus Splash Park!

Groundbreaking for Youngsville Veterans Memorial Gateway Park, Thursday, November 10 at 10am.

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In honor of our Veterans, Mayor Ken Ritter and the members of Youngsville’s City Council invite you to attend a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday November 10th at 10am for the Youngsville Veterans Memorial Gateway Park located at 2514 E. Milton Ave.
Initially acquired to improve drainage along the Anslem Coulee, the city is now incorporating a recreational component to honor our finest. Upon completion, this site will serve as a proud gateway into the City of Youngsville while expanding Youngsville Parks and Recreation.
Parking will be available next door at Route 92.

City of Youngsville Wins Community Achievement Award

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July 30, 2022 – The City of Youngsville won first place in the Louisiana Municipal Association Community Achievement Awards for outstanding community improvement in community development for our new Municipal Complex. It was a proud moment accepting this award on behalf of our citizens, along with members of our city council and administration! It was also great to see Lafayette, Scott, & Carencro be recognized for projects in their respective cities and categories as well!

Hydrant Flushing & Testing

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Hydrant Flushing & Testing Announcement

City contractors will be conducting routine fire hydrant flushing and testing beginning today. This testing is required to ensure proper operation of hydrants and valves and maintains firefighting capability. Please see map below for dates and FAQs.

2022 Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade Announced

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CITY OF YOUNGSVILLE

January 10, 2022

MARDI GRAS SEASON IS BACK

YOUNGSVILLE’S MAYOR KEN RITTER ANNOUNCED the City of Youngsville’s Mardi Gras Parade will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 11AM.

Parade permit applications must be completed online at Youngsville.us.  Deadline to enter the parade is Monday February 21, 2022. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION begins Monday, January 10 through Friday, February 11, 2022. Parade permits for floats/ trucks pulling trailers cost $400 and single vehicles/dance schools cost $200. After February 11, 2022 permits for floats/trucks pulling trailers goes up to $500 and single vehicles/dance schools goes up to  $300.  Trailers must be less that 40′ in length and must have sides not less that 4′ in height.  Double Decker Floats can be no higher than 13′.

This year’s parade will coincide with the Mardi Gras Mambo NCAA Division 1 women’s fast pitch softball tournament, which will be held at the Youngsville Sports Complex, February 25-27.  The Mardi Gras Mambo softball tournament, hosted by Southeastern Louisiana University, will feature 10 teams from around the country and over 250 players.  Most of the participating teams are scheduled to ride in the parade.

MAYOR RITTER STATED, “Mardi Gras is back and I am pleased to announce the UL Lafayette Softball team will be leading this year’s parade. We are excited to watch them take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mardi Gras Mambo softball tournament. The City of Youngsville is proud to continue offering this family friendly parade and we look forward to hosting a collegiate softball tournament the same weekend. We look forward to seeing you for the Mardi Gras Parade and the Mardi Gras Mambo in Youngsville, Where Life Is Sweeter!”

The Parade will take the same route this year, starting at the Youngsville Sports Complex on Savoy Road and ending at the Youngsville Sports Complex.

See the parade rules here.

See the parade route here with designated Family Friendly Alcohol Free Zone and port-a-let locations included:

A message from Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux & Youngsville Police Department:  Please make plans to arrive early for the parade. Several roads will be closing at 9:30am prior to the parade time or earlier if the traffic congestion warrants.

The following roads will be closed:
Hwy. 92/Verot School Rd.
Savoy Rd/Decon Rd.
Chemin Metairie/Guillott Rd.
Hwy. 89/Fortune Rd.
Bonin Rd./Fortune Rd.
Chemin Metairie/Fortune Rd.

Please note: NO trailers allowed to park along the parade route unless parked on private property.

For the latest information on the Mardi Gras Mambo NCAA Softball Tournament, visit YoungsvilleSportsComplex.com

Download the Mardi Gras Mambo Team Schedule.

 

 

2022 Mardi Gras Flag Raising Ceremony

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

YOUNGSVILLE’S MAYOR KEN RITTER ANNOUNCED TODAY, that Mardi Gras is back for 2022 and the City of Youngsville will officially kick off the Mardi Gras Season with a Mardi Gras flag raising ceremony Friday, January 7, 2022 at 12:30pm at Youngsville City Hall, 305 Iberia St.  Youngsville Mardi Gras krewes including Krewe Des Amis and Krewe La Vie Doux’s Mardi Gras flags will officially be raised at this time. Please join city officials and our two city krewes for this special celebration.  The Youngsville Mardi Gras parade will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 11am.  More details on the parade to follow. For up to date information, visit Youngsville.us.