Simeon Breaux Dancehall
Status: Closed
Parish: Vermilion
Location: Cossinade
Mentioned in “History of Vermilion Parish, La., Vol. 1”: Alcee Simoneaux had his wedding dance there on April 16, 1904. He said that it was one of the earliest dancehalls built around the turn of the century or before. He described it as being 100 feet by 60 feet- including the wings. Mardi Gras meetings were held there, runs ended there, as well as the Mardi Gras dance. The owner, Simeon Breaux, had a brass band comprised of his family. Notable dances drew as many as 200 to 500 buggies and surreys.
Joe Theriot
Simeon Breaux was my grandmother’s grandfather. She married his son Simeon Breaux Jr.
Nancy
Who was your grandmother? Because Simeon was also my grandmothers grandfather!
Nancy
p.s. I also have the only known picture of this dancehall.