Mini Parade highlights children's events at festival

Children’s Day Activities in the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival will make their return Saturday, Aug. 31.
All events will take place in Lawrence Park and are free to participate.
A Children’s Day King and Queen will be selected to reign over the Children’s Day Events and Children’s Day Parade, and will ride in the Street Parade on Sunday, Sept. 1.
You must be ages 8-12 to participate, and registration will be from 8-8:30 a.m. Selection of the king and queen will be at 8:45 a.m. Games and activities will take place from 9-10:30 a.m.
The annual Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Children’s Day Mini Street Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. The parade will begin at City Hall and conclude at the Lawrence Park Gazebo.
Registration for judging purposes will begin at 10 a.m. in front of City Hall. All children are welcome to participate.
Bikes, wagons, non-motorized scooter and walking are allowed. You are welcome to dress in costume and have throws. If you have any questions, contact the festival office at 985-385-0703 or email info@shrimpandpetroleum.org.