Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Queen Paige Johnson, left in top photo, attended the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Ball and Festival held in April.
“Many festivals in the state charge a ‘gate’ or entrance fee and keep profits from food and drink sales for festival operation,” said Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Executive Director Lee
The Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival is entering its 79th year. Festivities associated with the Labor Day weekend event is made possible by supporters, community involvement and volunteers.
Paige Johnson, Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival queen, attended the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians Mardi Gras Ball in Washington, D.C., in February. Queens were presented.
Gov. Bobby Jindal met with festival queens across the state as they prepared to attend the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians Mardi Gras ball in Washington, D.C. From left is Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Queen Paige Johnson, Bogalusa Paper Queen Caitlyn Augustine, Jindal, Supriya Jindal, Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen Kaylee Jarrell and International Acadian Festival Queen Deanna Keller.
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Gov. Bobby Jindal met with festival queens across the state as they prepared to attend the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians Mardi Gras ball in Washington, D.C.