Gov. Edwards declares March 22 as statewide Red Beans and Rice Day Fri, 03/05/2021 - 12:00am Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed a proclamation that Monday, March 22, 2021, will be Red Beans and Rice Day ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Gov. Edwards declares March 22 as statewide Red Beans and Rice Day