As Festival International inches closer and closer over the next 13 days, event organizers are making sure the behind scenes heroes that make festival so special are there in full force.
"We've had an overwhelming response of people who want to volunteer for this years festival. Of course, we could always use more. It takes over 2000 volunteers to keep our festival going for all five days. We still have a bunch of great shifts available in a lot of fun areas," Marketing Director Apiyo Obala said.
Many volunteers return year after year to give their time to the biggest festival in Acadiana.