Chalmette Bicycle celebrated its 55th Anniversary with a ribbon cutting at 111 E. St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette.
William and Annie Ybarzabal began Chalmette Bicycle in 1963. The store has become known throughout town for its iconic hanging bicycle. They specialize in sun bicycles, cruisers, lawnmowers and a wide variety of parts and accessories.
Today, the store continues to be a family affair and is run by five Ybarzabal siblings: Catherine Ybarzabal Serpas, Mary Ybarzabal Foster, Melanie Ybarzabal Koons, Patricia Ybarzabal Cassange and William Ybarzabal, Jr.
The store is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, you can contact the store at (504) 271-8260 or visit www.facecbook.com/chalmettebicycle.
Photo by Lenor Duplessis.
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