Ruston native to ride on Louisiana’s float in Rose Parade 2023

MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser stopped in Monroe on Dec. 8, 2022, to advertise Louisiana’s float showing within the Rose Parade in Pasadena. Nungesser stated having a float within the Rose Parade is all about selling Louisiana tourism.

The float appeared within the parade for the primary time in Jan. 2022. In Jan. 2023, nation music artist and Feminine Vocalist of the Yr, Lainey Wilson will carry out on the float.

“I’m additionally so excited to announce I will probably be acting on the Louisiana float within the 2023 Rose Parade on Jan. 2nd. I can’t wait to showcase Louisiana on the worldwide stage,” stated Wilson.

The extravagant float will hit the streets of Pasadena on Jan. 2, 2023. Nungesser stated after Louisiana’s float was within the Rose Parade for the primary time this yr, louisianatravel.com noticed an 800 % enhance in exercise.

“We noticed individuals reserving Mardi Gras journeys, family-friendly, reasonably priced, protected Mardi Gras, which North Louisiana has an abundance of everywhere in the state,” stated Nungesser.

He additionally stated the state noticed a double-digit enhance in out-of-state guests touring to Louisiana for Mardi Gras.

“So it’s working, persons are coming right here, they’re assembly unimaginable individuals, they’re going house and telling their household and pals, you bought to go to Louisiana,” Nungesser stated.

Twenty competition queens from throughout the state will probably be ambassadors on the float, which means they’ll assist adorn it, in addition to experience on it. One of many ambassadors is Ruston native and Queen Dixie Gem Peach, Emma Carter.

“At first I used to be actually shocked, however then I used to be tremendous excited, and simply studying extra concerning the journey I’ve simply been actually excited and may’t wait to go,” stated Carter.

Carter stated she’s trying ahead to sharing every part North Louisiana has to supply.

“To simply share concerning the small city, massive love sort of factor. I imply Ruston isn’t very massive nevertheless it’s undoubtedly particular and residential to me,” stated Carter.

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