Baton Rouge's Independence Day Parade:

sponsored by the KENILWORTH CIVIC ASSOCIATION

The Kenilworth INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

6:30 pm, Wednesday, July 3, 2013.
  • 2013 Theme: Hometown Heroes"

  • 2013 Resident of the Year: Max Scott

    Map of Parade Route

  • 2013 Parade Information (TBD)


    Come celebrate our nation's birthday at the parade and join us for one of Baton Rouge's premier Independence Day events! The parade features military and civic groups, bagpipers, antique cars, buggies, elected officials, horse groups, and more!!

    Swing by Kenilworth Science & Technology School for the start of the parade. Enjoy the music of the Jemini Venture bluegrass band. Come visit with the animal adoption agencies who will be there.

    Congratulations to our 2012 Resident of the Year, Dr.Max Scott, formerly of LSU. We thank Max for his years of dedicated service as Treasurer of the Kenilworth Civic Association.


    2012 Parade Information . 2012 Parade Pictures .


  • 2012 Theme: Honoring Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary"

    Parade Judges for 2012 were:
    .....Alan Hopper, Executive Director, Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra
    .....Pastor Juan Huertas, St.John's United Methodist Church
    .....Scott Rabalais, sports columnist, The Advocate
    And the award winning groups for 2012 are:

    Best Float . . . . . . Cub Scout Pack 103
    Best Group . . . . . . Greenwell Springs Youth Riders
    Best Individual . . . Cliff Ivey (candidate for judge)
    Most Patriotic . . . . Military Order of the Purple Heart
    Most Original . . . . Santa Maria - Knights of Columbus
    Judges' Choice . . . . Kenilworth Swim Team
    Best Fits Theme . . . . Kenilworth Civic Association

  • Baton Rouge Police Department
  • United States Marine Corps
  • American Legion Color Guard
  • Baton Rouge Caledonian Pipes & Drum
  • Boy Scout Troop 103
  • Mayor Kip Holden
  • Acacia Shriners
  • Acadian Ambulance
  • Al Azar Grotto
  • BREC's Bike Brigade
  • BREC Baton Rouge Zoo
  • BREMS
  • BR Fire Department
  • BR Magnet HS Junior Classical League
  • Boy Scout Troop 223
  • Councilman Smokie Bourgeious
  • Constable Reginald Brown
  • Cajun Classic Chevy Club
  • Congressman Bill Cassidy
  • Celebration Station
  • Senator Dan Claitor
  • Cub Scout Pack 103
  • John Conroy
  • John Delgado
  • Exchange Club of Baton Rouge
  • Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations
  • Greater BR Drum Corps & Dancettes
  • Greenwell Springs Youth Riders
  • Judge Mike McDonald
  • Judge John Michael Guidry
  • Kenilworth Swim Team
  • Knights of Columbus - Santa Maria float
  • Krewe de Deux et Demi
  • Louisiana National Guard
  • Louisiana Republican Party
  • Phillips/Moonan Family
  • Judge Susan Ponder
  • State Rep. Erich Ponti
  • Prince Family
  • Military Order of the Purple Heart
  • St.George Fire Department
  • Krewe of Tiger Train
  • Councilman Mike Walker
  • Vietnam Veterans of Louisiana
  • Judge Duke Welch
  • Women Veterans of Louisiana
  • Underhill Family
  • Baton Rouge 4x4 Club
  • Kenilworth Civic Association
    Thanks to our parade sponsors, including:
  • Coca-Cola
  • Lamar Advertising
  • Linda Fredericks Realty
  • Matherne's Supermarket

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  • Looking back on the 2011 Parade....

  • Looking back on the 2010 Parade....

  • "Neighbors" Magazine article on Kenilworth Parade, June 2008

  • Contact the KCA through
    KenilworthCivicAssociation@gmail.com
    if your civic and/or patriotic group is interested in being in the parade!!

  • List of Past Grand Marshalls and Residents of the Year

    In 1973, a small group of Kenilworth residents gathered on riding lawnmowers and bicycles to form a parade. Now there are around 50 entries in the parade each year, and several thousand spectators gather to enjoy the parade.



    • 2012 Parade Pictures:


      Girl Scout Service Unit 614 leader Renee Beard, KCA President Dorothy Thomas and Girl Scouts Louisiana East Executive Vice President Robin Guillmette




      Kenilworth 2012 Residents of the Year Ed & Kathy Bosworth with Mayor Kip Holden



      Greenwell Springs Youth Riders:



      kENILWORTH Swim Team



      Kenilworth Civic Association float:



      Girl Scouts:





      Along Kenilworth Parkway:



    • 2009 Parade Pictures

    • Previous Parade Pictures

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