Throw me something Mister!

Who doesn't like a good hometown parade? Every year our Cracklin Festival Parade rolls down Saizan Ave with our Festival King and Queen, visiting festival royalty, local school and community groups, even a few campaigning politicians every now and then. Come join us for all of fun!

Parade Route

Please note: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Cracklin Festival Parade WILL NO LONGER RUN ON WILLOW STREET. This also means that you will not be able to view the parade on Saizan Ave between Willow and Betty streets. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Want to be in the Parade?

If you would like to participate in the Cracklin Festival Parade. please download, fill out, and return the entry form below. The entry form contains all of the details you will need.

Parade will start at 10:00 am, Saturday, November 15, 2025!

Line-up directions (ONE HOUR prior to start): From Saizan Avenue, turn onto left onto Josephine Street, then left onto Alexander Avenue.

 RULES

  1. NO tractors, ATV’s or motorcycles

  2. ONLY radio versions of songs are allowed to be played on floats and/or vehicles.

  3. NO vulgar or abusive language is to be used or played on floats and/or vehicles. (Louisiana Revised Statute 14:103 – Disturbing the Peace)

  4. NO vulgar, sexually explicit or provocative dancing will be allowed by the dance groups, floats and/or vehicles (Louisiana Revised Statute 14:106 Obscenity)

  5. NO consumption of alcohol by drivers and/or members on the floats and/or vehicles (Louisiana Revised Statute 32:300 Open Container)

  6. Dance Groups, please keep up with the parade line; DO NOT stop to dance unless the parade line has stopped.

  7. Walking Groups that also have a car, truck or trailer for music must note in the “ADDITIONAL INFO” box. Fee is still $20, but for line-up purposes, we MUST know this information.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Whitney Doucet at (337) 412-3298 or wjdoucet@yahoo.com.

Thank you for supporting the Port Barre Lions Club!!!

CAR PARADE entry form

TRUCK PARADE ENTRY FORM

TRUCK & TRAILER PARADE ENTRY FORM

WALKING GROUP PARADE ENTRY FORM

Questions?

If you have questions for our Parade Coordinator, please use the link below to contact them via email.