A Tourism Asset Goes on the Road
Big Picture
The Louisiana tourism-inspiring float “Feed Your Soul” is set to make its appearance in this year’s Beauregard Parish Fair Parade on Oct. 4.
Details
The float, depicting iconic images of Louisiana culture, has traveled across the state and beyond, appearing in last year’s Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans and in the Rose Bowl parade in California in December 2021.
- The float will be carrying members of the DeRidder City Council.
This will be the first time in the parade’s history that all members of the DeRidder City Council are on the same float in the parade. In past parades, council members have typically appeared individually for campaigning purposes, but with all present council members recently elected to their posts.
Small Town Pride
Many people in the DeRidder community do not often get the chance to enjoy the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans and have not seen the float in person.
The parade will feature a procession of more than 100 floats weaving through downtown DeRidder and onto Pine Street making its way to the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds to officially kick-off this year’s 93rd annual Beauregard Parish Fair.