Bayou DeSiard Dragon Boat Festival

A lively atmosphere with canopies, tents and thousands of spectators lined the banks of the bayou during the 2018 First National Bank Bayou DeSiard Dragon Boat Festival this past May. Nearly 600 rowers powered 26 competing team boats, testing their team work and paddling skills. Winning the Biz Cup and first place overall was Knight Law Firm’s Knight Riders, Parker Alexander’s Scott Caldwell Turbo Turtles won the Health Cup, the Community Cup went to OCS’s Rowing Eagles, Sponsors Cup was awarded to FNB’s Blazing Paddles, the Spirit Award was given to Wonder Woman for The Woman’s Clinic, and People’s Choice winner was River Oaks Mustangs and Friends. The event was supported by many local businesses including premier sponsors First National Bank, Choice Brands, Southern Beverage, Entergy and Aetna. This annual event benefits the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana.