Natchitoches Parish 4-H Centennial Celebration
Natchitoches Parish kicked off its 4-H Centennial Celebration during the 81st Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival and Festival of Lights.
Over 100,000 visitors witnessed parish 4-Her’s decked out in green and wearing the famous clover, tossing everything from green candy to cups to t-shirts and hats, all which bared the 4-H clover and centennial logo.
The Natchitoches Christmas Festival is one of the oldest community-based holiday celebrations in the nation. It is held on the first weekend of December and people enjoy a parade, live entertainment, the famous Natchitoches meat pies, arts and crafts and a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the scenic Cane River Lake.
Parish 4-Her’s were asked to write an essay on “What they would do to celebrate 100 Years of 4-H in Louisiana?” Twenty-five outstanding youth were selected from over ten schools to ride the float themed “Lighting up Natchitoches, 100 Years.” In 2008, there will be a lighted clover on the riverbank in honor of the 100 Year Celebration.
[Image: Christmas Parade]
[Image: Christmas Parade]
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[Image: Christmas Parade]
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