Information from the 2011 Parade:


2011 Theme: HOME OF THE FREE - BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE

2011 Grand Marshal: General Russel Honore'

Lieutenant General Honore' retired from the U.S.Army in 2008 following 37 years of active service. He served as Commander of the First Army and commanded Joint Task Force-Katrina. In that capacity, he led the Department of Defense response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana and directed the operations of over 22,000 service members. General Honore' is a native of Point Coupee parish and a graduate of Southern University. He is chairman of the Louisiana Bicentennial Commission



Congratulations to our 2011 Resident of the Year, Norman Borne, and his wife Lucille. Norman is honored for his service to the Civic Association, including performing the required annual audit for many years. They are noted for the perennial award-winning Christmas decorations at their home.

Thanks to our 2011 Parade Judges:
  • Diane Deaton, WAFB Channel 9
  • Jeff LeDuff, former Baton Rouge Police Chief
  • Candice Hartley, Baton Rouge Elementary School Teacher of the Year, Woodlawn Elementary
  • 2011 Parade Press Release



    Thanks to our parade sponsors, including:
  • Coca-Cola
  • Walmart
  • Linda Fredericks Realty
  • Matherne's Supermarket
  • Images Silkscreens
  • Iberia Bank

    We thank the many 2011 parade participants, including our prize winners:

    Best Float . . . . . . Santa Maria - Knights of Columbus
    Best Group . . . . . . Greater Baton Rouge Drum Corps and Dancettes
    Best Individual . . . General Russel Honore'
    Most Patriotic . . . . Women Veterans of Louisiana
    Most Original . . . . Tiger Train
    Judges' Choice . . . . Kenilworth Swim Team
    Best Fits Theme . . . . Cub Scout Pack 103


     And thanks to all who were in the 2011 parade including:

  • Mayor Kip Holden
  • State Senator Dan Claitor
  • Louisiana State Fire Marshal
  • Acacia Shriners
  • Al Azar Grotto Bee Patrol
  • Baton Rouge Caledonian Pipe & Drum
  • Cub Scouts, Pack 103
  • State Representatives Franklin Foil & Steve Carter
  • Boy Scout Troop 103
  • Kenilworth Swim Team
  • Purple Heart Veterans
  • Louisiana Ballooning Foundation
  • Red Stick Model "A" Club
  • Baton Rouge Pipes & Drum
  • St.George Fire Department
  • Acadian Ambulance
  • Baton Rouge Exchange Club
  • Knights of Columbus
  • Constable Reginald Brown
  • Congressman Bill Cassidy
  • Baton Rouge High School Junior Classical League