Brittany's Project fundraiser kicks off this weekend

Brittany’s Project’s 7th Annual Fundraiser will take place Saturday at La. 323 Oaklawn Bridge Approach Road, Franklin, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The schedule of events opens with Maimie Winters and Scott Metrejean at 9:30 a.m.
—Rat rod rides for kids from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
—Kid Zone with horse rides, petting zoo and barrel train from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
—Rat rod races from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
—Easter egg hunt with kids up to 8 years old from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
—Band: Tetdur will play from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
—Magic show by MLR Entertainment at 12:15 p.m.
—Face painting & balloons with Frank & Tammy from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
—Band: Ma Deuce will play from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
—Truck pull at 4:30 p.m.
—Burnouts from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission at the gates will be $5 per family vehicle, plus $1 per spectator for waiver bracelets and a $5 fee per ice chest.
All proceeds go toward the in progress construction of the activity center and toward ongoing activities for individuals with disabilities.
Event organizers ask that no glass containers be brought into the event and that if pets must be brought to the event, they be kenneled or leashed.
A silent auction will take place at the registration area and St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department food tent will serve jambalaya, fried fish by Keith Clements and family, hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and pulled pork, all prepared by volunteers of the Lemoine family.
Private camping for the event is available on request with most electrical hookups on reserve for past event attendees. Past attendees are asked to please reserve their spots for availability. Call Sandra at 337-828-2284.
A cruise downtown will preempt Saturday’s activities, and will take place Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. The cruise begins at the Oaklawn Bridge Approach Road event grounds and will conclude back at the grounds, after visiting downtown. O’Reilly Auto Parts invites attendees to stop in for free giveaways.
For those who wish to participate and compete in scheduled events, as opposed to spectating, the categories are: rat rod races, burnouts, tractor display, air boat display, 3 wheeler display and mini bikes. Registration opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 10:30 a.m.
There will also be a truck tug-of-war competition, the entry fee for which is $25.
Gate fee for car show participants is $30.
Awards for competition winners will be presented from approximately 2:30 to 3 p.m.