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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolling into Acadiana this week

The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, a 27-foot hot dog-shaped vehicle, is visiting Acadiana this week with stops at Rouses locations and the Children's Museum of Acadiana on Thursday and Friday.

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  • 2025-53-PCPlanning Commission · Final Plat · <0.1 mi away
  • 403B South Buchanan Street CUPRezoning · 0.1 mi away · approximate locationOn the agenda May 18, 2026 · Agenda
  • 201 Jefferson Street, Suite B CUPRezoning · 0.2 mi away · approximate locationOn the agenda September 21, 2026 · Agenda
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  • City PlanningMonday, November 16 · 5:00 p.m. ·
  • City ZoningMonday, November 16 · 5:30 p.m. ·
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  • Cathedral-Carmel School0.4 mi away
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