‘OST Day’ planned

A citywide celebration will mark the first anniversary of Rayne’s designation as first “Official Old Spanish Trail City” in the state.
Focal point of Saturday, Nov. 4, event will be The Depot Square in the center of town where food vendors, displays, memorabilia, music, arts and crafts and demonstrations will be featured from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Chaired by Dr. Eddie Palmer, the OST Committee has been working tirelessly to put together a celebration that not only will be fun and entertaining for the entire family, but one that will recognized the historical and cultural significance of the Old Spanish Trail, which stretches nearly 3,000 miles across eight states in the southern area of the country from St. Augustine, Florida, to San Diego, California.
“It has many different highway numbers along its route — U.S. 90 through Rayne,” Palmer has said.
For the Nov. 4 event, the committee is calling on all antique and vintage cars in the area to participate. Drivers and passengers in the cars are being asked to dress in costumes corresponding to the year of their vehicle (not required).
Special reserved parking for participants will be available in the 200 block of East Louisiana Avenue (in front of The Warehouse).
On the grounds of The Depot Square will be a number of exhibits and craft displays depicting the history of the OST, along with kids art, food and refreshments.
The event is free and open to the general public.