Zydeco Food Drive
 at El Sido's

Don “Apollo” Wilson, a founder and organizer of the event, served as the emcee. Sid Williams, owner of El Sido's, introduced the first performer, Buckwheat Zydeco (shown at left), and also expressed his thanks throughout the evening to all of the musicians who donated their time and talent. Representatives from the office of Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu presented plaques to the musicians in appreciation for their generosity.

As the host of the annual event for almost two decades, Sid Williams is known throughout Southwest Louisiana and beyond as a man who works tirelessly on behalf of the community and the culture.  According to Herman Fuselier's account  in The Daily Advertiser, each year the event provides food for some 7,500 people as well as hundreds of toys for children.

Photos on this page were taken between 7:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.. The event was still going strong at 12:30, but those of us who had to return to Eunice and get up at 5 a.m. to get ready for work Thursday could not remain for the finale.