ST. MARY PARISH — Organizers in Berwick say the Lighthouse Festival is once again bringing the community together for a weekend packed with food, music, and family fun.

“There's all the food and drinks, and where the white trucks are is where the stage goes,” said festival chairman Colleen Nicklasskew, pointing to the setup along the riverfront. “This whole side right here is our carnival section for the children. We have a mural right there that we painted — you can’t really see it, but this is all the children's carnival; they have snacks and all that good stuff.”

Nicklasskew said the festival’s appeal comes from its small-town feel and riverside setting. “It’s beautiful out here. I mean, you can just look at the view that everybody has as you’re walking up and down the street,” she sa

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