Livingston Parish Hosts Veterans Day Parades in Walker and Springfield
Community leaders are organizing separate parades and gatherings in Walker and Denham Springs to honor military service this November.
By Sanjay Caldwell ·
Residents across Livingston Parish will participate in two distinct Veterans Day events this weekend, with local governments and civic groups coordinating parades in Walker and Springfield. The celebrations aim to recognize military personnel who have served in the United States.
The Walker parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7. Organizers plan to line up participants at 8 a.m. at Walker High School, located at 12646 Burgess Ave. The procession is set to begin moving at 10 a.m. A lunch for veterans and those involved in the parade will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Walker Community Center on 30225 Corbin Ave. A news release from the city encouraged residents to fill the streets with support for those who have sacrificed for the country.
Sam Caruso serves as the point of contact for the Walker event. Individuals can reach him via email at samcaruso488@gmail.com or by phone at (225) 274-5800. The Walker government will remain closed on Veterans Day, which falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
In Denham Springs, Bayhi’s Landing is hosting a separate parade on Sunday, Nov. 8. The event starts at 3 p.m. in downtown Springfield and proceeds to Bayhi’s Landing. Organizers are inviting car clubs, truck clubs, motorcycle clubs, and Jeep clubs to participate. They have asked participants to decorate their vehicles and display American flags. Walter Penalber will serve as the grand marshal, and the Fly by Night Band will provide music. Attendees will gather at Bayhi’s Landing for an event called the Bullets and Bacon Fest.
The Livingston Parish Library is also hosting activities related to the season. The Denham Springs-Walker Branch at 8101 U.S. 190 will offer pop-up dance classes on Saturday, Nov. 14. LaTonya Reagor of Worship Arts Dance will lead the sessions. Classes for ages 3 to 5 will run from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., focusing on ballet basics. Classes for ages 6 to 12 will take place from 11 a.m. to noon and will include styles such as jazz, modern, and West African dance. No registration is required, and children should wear comfortable clothing and socks.
An exhibit at Old City Hall in Denham Springs features history from the Old South Jamboree. The venue opened in Walker in 1969 and offered live country music until March 2020. The display highlights performers who played there, including Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams Jr. The exhibit is located at 115 Mattie St. in the Louisiana Main Street District and remains open through December.
