Children’s Parade

Children’s Parade

Registration Deadline: February 10, 2023
Route: Downtown Alexandria – Murray – Fifth Street – Jackson – Third Street to St. James Street
Grand Marshal: Mary Laura Hunt, Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen 2022
Contact: Jenna Bonner – 318-542-9084 or Chris Chelette – 318-623-7359
Grand Marshal Mary Laura Hunt

Grand marshal

Mary Laura Hunt, Miss Louisiana’s Outstanding Teen 2022

SOCIAL IMPACT INTITIATIVE — #keepingitreal
The goal of #keepingitreal is to stop the pattern of comparison, self-doubt, and depression caused by social media; helping tweens understand that no human being has a picture perfect life, and that life viewed through the social media lens is not reality.   

Hometown:  Ruston, Louisiana
Education:  Junior, Ruston High School
Honors:  Honor Student at RHS, Gifted and Talented Academic Program
Leadership:  RHS Student Council, Trinity Youth Leadership Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leadership Team

  • Played “Anna” in Ruston Community Theater Production of Frozen Jr.
  • Has performed at Carnegie Hall
  • All State Honor Choir member
  • Platinum Award –Dupree and LADM Dance Competitions
  • Enjoys outdoor adventures
  • Served as a missionary in Costa Rica