HENDERSON, La. — The 9th Annual Pardoning of the Crawfish returned to the Town of Henderson for the third year in a row.
According to St. Martin Parish officials, the ceremony is held on the Tuesday after Mardi Gras and involves sparing one lucky mudbug from the boiling pot. The yearly tradition is hosted by Lieutenant Governor Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board.
WATCH the pardoning of the crawfish:
Lt. Governor Pardons Crawfish
Spearheaded in 2017 by Lt. Governor Nungesser, the unique event celebrates the start of crawfish season in the state and throughout the Gulf South.
For more information, visit the Louisiana Seafood Boad's Facebook page here.