Community Involvement

Renovated the Essance Theatre

Freddie DeCourt purchased and renovated the Essanee, saving this historic theatre from demolition.

Bayou Teche Boardwalk Project

Volunteered as designer for the Bayou Teche Boardwalk, provided cost estimates, and grant assistance.

Hebert's

Hebert's is one of the many Downtown New Iberia investments & developments made by Freddie DeCourt.

James Lee Burke Cabin

Freddie created a James Lee Burke cabin for a library fundraiser

Red Dot Tour

Freddie created The Historic District Red Dot Tour, telling the story of our downtown and complimenting our historic walking tour map.

City of New Iberia welcome signs

Freddie designed the welcome signs for the City of New Iberia and worked with DOTD for their approval.

Street Light Designs

Freddie designed the light standards for Downtown New Iberia

James Lee Burke Cabin

Freddie designed and built a second James Lee Burke Cabin for the Bayou Teche Museum in New Iberia, Louisiana.

Church Alley

Freddie designed, provided cost estimate and drawing for grant for the upcoming 2016 pocket park project.

King of the Christmas Parade

King of the Christmas Parade

Making Boardwalk Repairs

Volunteered to repair the fifteen year old boardwalk.

Freddie voted Mr. Iberia

Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Association 2015 Mr. Iberia

Downtown Blue Dog Christmas

Volunteered for Downtown Blue Dog Christmas

Dancing with the Stars

Fundraising for Catholic High School in New Iberia, Louisiana.

Tombstone Stories for St. Peter’s Historic Cemetery

Founder of Tombstone Stories for St. Peter’s Historic Cemetery.


Community Awards

Bunk Fest Advisory Council

1998 Served on the Bunk Fest Advisory Council

National Main Street Adaptive Reuse Awards

National Main Street Adaptive Reuse Award for development of the 42,000 square foot vacant Abdalla’s Department Store

Service Award

Service Award for 8 Years on City Council as Mayor Pro Tem

State Award for Renovations of Historic Essanee Theatre

State Award for Renovations of Historic Essanee Theatre

Bunk Fest Visual Arts Award

Bunk Fest Visual Arts Award

National Main Street Special Events State Award for Art Walk

National Main Street Special Events State Award for Art Walk

Admiral of the Teche Award as Mr. Iberia 2015

Admiral of the Teche Award as Mr. Iberia 2015

Recognition for Service to Vietnam Veterans

Recognition for Service to Vietnam Veterans