5 New Year’s Eve parties in the area

‘Cajun Fiddler’ welcomes in 2011

Time: 8 p.m.

Where: Cajun Country Event Center, 2639 La. 182, Raceland.

What to expect: A concert by J.D. Straight and Waylon Thibodeaux.

Cost: $20 for single guests and $35 for couples. The price includes a free bottle of champagne and gumbo when the clock strikes midnight.

Information: Janet at 537-4552

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