Just when you thought things were winding down, springtime has arrived, and another parade is on the way. The 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bicycle Parade and Festival will be hosted by the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce and the Kiroli Foundation on Saturday, March 12th. This event is generously sponsored by Centric Federal Credit Union, Graphic Packaging, Johnny’s Pizza, and Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Park admission is free from 10 am-12 pm, thanks to event sponsors - Totally Tumbling and Ouachita Parish Schools! Standard park admission of $1 per person will apply after 12:00 pm.
The festivities will include live music and entertainment presented by Music City Studios. Bring the whole family for St. Paddy's Day: arts and crafts, games, a juggler, obstacle courses, rock climbing wall, food trucks, and so much more! Free green lemonade and additional food items will be for sale. The Bicycle Parade is open to adults, children, and pets and is a non-motorized parade that can include bicycles, scooters, wagons, strollers, etc. The parade lines up at 12:00 pm and will begin shortly afterward. Prizes will be awarded to the best-decorated adult, children, and pets.
Your Macaroni Kid Monroe-West Monroe publishers will be there and hope you will visit us at our booth! You will be able to register from some incredible giveaways! You will also get to meet the Mac Kid Triceratops, don't worry he doesn't bite!
For more information about the St. Paddy's Day Bicycle Parade and Festival, call the WMWO Chamber of Commerce at (318) 325-1961.
