Edgar will be float rider in the 2026 Rose Parade®

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism today announced the float riders and performers who will represent Louisiana in the 2026 Rose Parade® in Pasadena, California. For the fifth consecutive year, Louisiana will take its place on the national and international stage for this beloved New Year’s tradition. The 2026 parade there is “The Magic of Teamwork.”
“Louisiana is the perfect match for this year’s Rose Parade theme because teamwork is at the heart of everything we do,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “From our shrimpers and fishermen to the chefs who bring our cuisine to life, a great pot of seafood gumbo takes all of us. Our float, ‘Gulf to Gumbo,’ celebrates that spirit by highlighting the fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and unique culture that draw visitors from around the world.”
Louisiana’s 2026 float features a giant pelican chef stirring a flavorful gumbo filled with shrimp, crab, crawfish, onions, peppers, and other Gulf Coast ingredients. Leading the float is a classic shrimp boat hauling in fresh Gulf seafood, symbolizing the hardworking men and women who sustain the state’s seafood industry.
Five premier sponsors representing convention and visitors bureaus and tourism organizations from across Louisiana are supporting this year’s float: Explore Houma, the Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit The Northshore, Cajun Coast, and the Ascension Parish Tourism Commission.
“I’m excited to partner with both new and returning sponsors as we showcase all the ways you can Feed Your Soul in Louisiana,” added Lt. Governor Nungesser.
“This year’s riders represent the best of our culinary traditions, our seafood heritage, our vibrant festivals, and the people who make our culture unlike anywhere else.”
Louisiana’s 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade float riders include:Daniel Edgar; owner, St. Mary Seafood and Marina, featured on History Channel’s Swamp People (Cajun Coast – Premier Sponsor).