Dragon Boat Festival
The boats returned to Bayou DeSiard for another year, in what has quickly become one of Monroe’s signature events. The Bayou DeSiard Dragon Boat Festival was held May 13, and spectators turned out to watch teams compete for the top prize–bragging rights as the top Dragon Boat team of the year
First National Bank was the title sponsor of the Children’s Coalition of Northeast Louisiana’s main fundraising event for the year. Cold drinks were provided by Choice Brands and Southern Beverage Company, and eats were served by various local food trucks. This year’s event was kicked off by the Draggin’ Tails Family Fun Run, presented by Fleet Feet of Monroe.
Russell and Julie Kicey 
Wesley Apel, Michael and Sonya Fronsoe, Zee Zee Wilson and Amy Akers 
Janine and Ted Hopkins, Deanie Baker, Don Dixon and Shelia Dixon 
Holly Allen, Marcia Allen and Chasity Allen 
Justin and Bethany Sutherland and Jennifer Bird 
Amani Phillips, Maggie Flores and Trinity Wallace 
Grecia Rojas, Kiara Moore, Saledad Palomo, Aubrey Maxey, Taylor Lee and Ari Slayton 
ngel Crawford, Bryan Crawford, Sharley Turbville, Sarah Turbville and Lucy Turbville 
Jennifer Gray, Hunter Tyler and Gabby Reno 
Grace Brennan and David Salen 
Kyle Nix, Xan Nix and Alyssa Nix 
Eddie Hernandez, Ivy Parhms, Andrea Dyer, Julie Emory and Angie D’angelo 
Skyler Parhms, Chelsea Parhms and Shirley Cocker 
Harley McCurdy, Shannon Black and Caitlin Crow 
Josh Perot, Tedd Hull and David Salen 
Garret Simmons, Eli Extine, Chase Simmons, Will Fitzhugh and Thomas Kulp 
Abigail Kirby, Morgan Carter, Rayanna Fanton and Avery Brow 
Chris and Allee Clark 
Emily Lara and Cruse Lara
