ACADIANA, La. — For many families, it's a holiday tradition to ride around town looking at all the beautiful Christmas lights and decorations. Each year, it becomes more and more popular to do the same for Halloween.
One group in New Iberia have decided to take this family fun tradition to the next level by turning it into a competition. New Iberia Decorated, a Facebook page and website run by Mark Boyancé, hosts the contest each year for Halloween, Christmas and Mardi Gras.
Homeowners living in the 70560 and 70563 ZIP code areas, who go above and beyond with their decorations, are asked to submit photos of their outdoor decor, along with their address, to markboyance@gmail.com by Oct. 19.
Submissions are judged on their creativity, design, arrangement and overall appearance in four categories: Most Original, Movie Themed, Scariest and Family Friendly.
Judging will be from Oct. 20-24, and winners will be announced on Oct. 24 or 25.
While the New Iberia area is a good place to start your holiday sightseeing, there are many other locations all throughout Acadiana that may also be worth a stop.
Below is a parish-by-parish list of some of the most spookily decorated places in Acadiana, according to our viewers. If you would like to add your street, neighborhood or property to this list, email calyn.lamanno@katctv.com or news@katctv.com. This list will be updated as we receive information.
ACADIA PARISH
- Take a trip inside the Church Point City Hall at 741 S. Main St., Church Point, La., 70525.
The Facebook user who suggested this location said "They have the creepiest Halloween decorations!!!" - Stop by Main Street Treasures at 724 S. Main St. in Church Point
- While you're around, check out the 500 block of S. Main Street in Church Point
- One last stop before you head out: the 600 block of Napp Street in Church Point
- Check out the "Harry Potter" and "The Nightmare Before Christmas" themed decor at 400 S. David St. in Church Point
IBERIA PARISH
New Iberia seems to be a hub for Halloween decorations and celebration. Check out these locations around the city, including those found on New Iberia Decorated:
- 656 E. Main St.
- 4005 Walnut Dr.
- 3218 Chuggie Ln.
- 1010 Loreauville Rd.
- 811 College Dr.
- 2410 Louisiana Dr.
- 6414 Daspit Rd.
- 502 Terrell Ct. (BEWARE: there is a $5 entry fee at this location, unless you pay them a visit on Halloween night)
- Swing by the 100 block of Guadalupe Street
- The 700 block of Oak Manor Drive
- The 500 block of Duperier Avenue
- The 400 block of Caroline Street
- Pamaleen Drive
- Bonnet Street
- Loreauville Road
- Finish off your adventure on the 800 block of College Drive
JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH
This one may be a little light, but that doesn't make it any less spooky!
- 903 E. Nezpique St. in Jennings. This address is partnered with Skeletons for St. Jude, a nationwide fundraising effort. The homeowner said 100 percent of the money donated will go to St. Jude. For more information, check out the homeowner's post about it: (9) C-A-N-C-E-R is a word no family should ever... - Monique LeMoine Wood | Facebook
LAFAYETTE PARISH
Don't be tricked! You'll have plenty to see this Halloween season with all the treats in Lafayette Parish:
- The 100 block of Lexi Falls Lane in Broussard
- Sabin Drive in Carencro
- Fright House on LaFleur at 116 LaFleur Cir. in Lafayette
- Bridge Point Farms at 115 Enterprise Blvd. in Lafayette
- The 100 block of Annabell Lane in Lafayette
- The 100 block of Sunflower Drive in Lafayette
- The 100 block of Belle Helene Court in Lafayette
- The 100 block D'Evereux Drive in Lafayette
- The 100 block of Canada Drive in Lafayette
- The 300 block of Steeple Chase Drive in Lafayette
- Harwell Drive in Lafayette
- Fabiola Avenue in Lafayette
- 103 Andrews Corner, located in the Walkers Lake Subdivision in Lafayette
- Sugar Ridge Subdivision in Youngsville
- Belle Maison Subdivision in Youngsville
- The 500 block of Braxton Drive in Youngsville
- The 200 block of Valcour Place in Youngsville
- The 300 block of Berg Court in Youngsville
- The 300 block of San Marcos Drive in Youngsville
- The 100 block of Lighthouse Point Circle in Youngsville
- The 100 block of Village Green Drive in Youngsville
- The 100 block of Acres Drive in Youngsville
- The 200 block of Bluegrass Creek in Youngsville
- The corner of San Juan and Lindbergh in Sugar Mill Pond, Youngsville
ST. MARTIN PARISH
Head into Breaux Bridge for a couple of scares!
- Spooktacular on Poydras at 133 S. Poydras St.
- Anse Broussard Highway
Vermilion Parish
Last but not less ghoulish, we have a few frightening friends in Vermilion Parish:
- Allen Alexandre Street in Abbeville
- The 200 block of Second Street in Abbeville
- Second Street in Abbeville
- 7729 Pear Dr. in Abbeville
- The 300 block of North Church Avenue in Kaplan
- The house on the corner of Fifth and Lejeune Streets in Kaplan
