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Noreen Coffey 40th Grand Marshal & sister Mary

Noreen Coffey 40th Grand Marshal & sister Mary aboard GM float

Three people in green shirts celebrate on a parade float with
In the parade, four uniformed individuals hold flags as a person in camouflage stands aside, embodying the spirit of the Wearin' of the Green.
A marching band in uniform parades down a street, part of the Wearin' of the Green, with banners and a website link visible to spectators.

Marine Marching Band is one of the highlights of the parade.

Three people in green clothing celebrate the Wearin' of the Green on a float with shamrocks as a woman speaks into a mic beside a
A group celebrates Wearin' of the Green in St. Patrick's Day attire, posing near a festive banner outdoors.

Pat Shingleton, Parade Founder, Mayor Sid Edwards with son and wife

Three men in green shirts and hats converse at an outdoor event, exuding the spirit of Wearin' of the Green beneath a large

Pat Shingleton, Sheriff Sid Gautreaux and Mayor Sid Edwards prior to parade

A parade float adorned with shamrocks and festive Wearin' of the Green signs glides by, as joyful people in green cheer on from the sidewalk.

Family float used for Mayor Emile "Sid" Edwards which followed the firetruck he rode on in 2025 parade

During the 2025 Wearin' of the Green parade, people in green ride on a float with trees behind, and a website URL is displayed at the bottom.
A group on a St. Patrick's parade float, decked out in shamrocks and green attire, celebrates with
A group of people in Wearin' of the Green attire stand before a festive, crowded setting with a promotional banner featuring a man in a suit.

EBR District Attorney Hillar Moore's float.

A group, including children, donned in Wearin' of the Green attire, stands behind a banner with the number 40 and a website address displayed.
People gathered behind a green barricade at an outdoor event, channeling the Wearin' of the Green with their vibrant attire.
A couple in green proudly stands before a vibrant parade float featuring a rainbow, bridge, building mural, and
A man and woman, wearin' of the green, stand smiling by a stroller on a residential street with a house and trees in the background.
Man in a green shirt and cap stands in front of a
A man and woman in green shirts, sunglasses, and beads celebrate the Wearin' of the Green for Hillar Moore District Attorney 2026 on a sunny day.
A man in a white cap and green shirt pours a drink on the Wearin' of the Green float with
A man in green attire, partaking in the Wearin' of the Green, stands by a woman at a St. Patrick's Day-themed booth with people and trees behind.
A person in Wearin' of the Green attire joins a St. Patrick's Day parade on a vehicle with signs for

Father Michael Alello (St. Aloysius Parish) rides the parade route for the first time!

Two men in green shirts pose outdoors, one with shamrock beads. A
People on a vibrant float under a
Three women in green outfits and white caps with
A group in festive attire holds a
A marching band in tartan kilts plays bagpipes during the Wearin' of the Green parade. A banner reads

The Caledonian Pipers always put on a festive and highly anticipated bagpipe and drum show. Thanks!

A person wearin' of the green with a floral headpiece stands outdoors, others in green attire behind them. A 2025 website banner is at the bottom.
A group of five proudly displays their

A family affair. The Dave Berg family poses with Pat & Mabyn Shingleton

Three friends in green celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2025. Visit

John and Linda Spain prior to riding the Grand Marshal float with Pat Shingleton

A costumed person waves from a convertible in a parade as the

The Valluzzo McDonalds Grimace rode the parade route!

Two men in green stand smiling before a parade float adorned with
In a lush outdoor setting, three people celebrate the Wearin' of the Green 2025, with the man on the right in a

Pat Shingleton, Dawn Dicharry and Mayor Wade Evans of City of Central, Louisiana

Three people in green festive attire celebrate the Wearin' of the Green parade, with a red-haired woman on the right. Trees and spectators fill the background.
A group of people in a Wearin' of the Green parade ride on a decorated float, joyfully clutching cups and beads.

John Turner. Since year one (1986) there has always been a Turner family or Turner Company represented.

Four people in green outfits smile at the 2025 outdoor event, with a

The Andersons pose with Grand Marshal Noreen Coffey and Pat Shingleton prior to parade festivities.

A group of young people in green attire are standing outdoors, smiling beneath a festive banner, celebrating the Wearin' of the Green among the trees.
Three women outdoors in green attire, smiling and chatting under the
Parade float with a green banner reading
In 2025, four people in festive St. Patrick’s Day attire, adorned with green and beads, pose by a banner reading
A group in festive green outfits stands behind a barricade at the 2025 Wearin' of the Green parade. A woman holds a sign saying,
A group of adults and children, clad in festive green attire, pose outdoors with a
People on a parade float for St. Patrick's Day 2025, wearin' of the green, with a banner reading
Four children in festive Wearin' of the Green attire smile at a St. Patrick's Day event, with a lively crowd in the background.
A young girl dons shamrock-themed accessories and beads outdoors in the 2025
People wearing green clothes on a parade float adorned with frogs, horseshoes, and Irish-themed items celebrate the Wearin' of the Green 2025.

Frogs Wholesale was a sponsor for the 2025 parade. Thank you!

A group of five people, embracing the Wearin' of the Green, poses together on a sunny street during a festive St. Patrick's Day event.
A crowd, all wearin' of the green with beads, waves at a parade as trees and colorful float decorations add to the festive scene.
People in green attire on a Wearin' of the Green parade float with St. Patrick's Day decorations, including leprechauns and a banner. Trees and traffic light in the background.
Four uniformed individuals march with flags in the Wearin' of the Green parade. Onlookers stand behind green barriers, with green decor and a billboard in view.
Four people in Wearin' of the Green attire stand outdoors at a St. Patrick's Day event, smiling and holding cups.

Pictured is a BRASS member with thumbs up!

Three men in referee shirts walk in a parade, strings attached to an animal, amid a crowd and the vibrant Wearin' of the Green.

Always a crowd favorite, these are the Baton Rouge Ancient Athletes who dribble basketballs down the route!

A man in green attire, embracing the Wearin' of the Green, holds a yellow and purple basketball and a cup. His cap reads

Baton Rouge Ancient Athletes Society memeber

A man and woman wearing green pose outdoors at a festive Wearin' of the Green event, with others in matching attire visible behind them.
Parade float with

Thanks to Grace Therapy Center for supporting the 2025 Wearin' of the Green Parade.

Man in floral shirt with beaded necklaces leans on a Wearin' of the Green parade float. Others in green attire enjoy drinks in the background.
People on the Wearin' of the Green-themed parade float, adorned with shamrock decorations, wave to a crowd as they celebrate in vibrant green attire.
During the 2025 St. Patrick's Day celebration, people on a parade float embody the Wearin' of the Green, tossing beads to eager crowds.

Love seeing good walkers by the Williamson Eye Center float!

Person with a green umbrella strolls past a vibrant Wearin' of the Green float adorned with Williamson Eye Center branding during a parade.

Williamson Eye Center was a 2025 Parade Sponsor

A parade float adorned with green shamrocks and
At the 2025 St. Patrick's Day event, a man in green holds a smiling child, epitomizing the festive Wearin' of the Green spirit amidst the crowd.
People in green costumes walk beside a decorated float at a Wearin' of the Green parade, with
Three smiling children, dressed in Wearin' of the Green 2025 shirts, gather cheerfully at an outdoor event.
People standing by a parade float, decked in Wearin' of the Green beads and attire, arms raised high above a 2025-themed green website banner.
A parade float decked out in green for St. Patrick's Day sports

East Baton Rouge Assessor Brian Wilson is a long time supporter of the parade. Thanks!

Two people carry a banner for The Baton Rouge Irish Club during the Wearin' of the Green parade, with festive floats and green decorations in view.
Three women smiling and wearing green hats on a parade float decked out with green tinsel, celebrating the Wearin' of the Green. A website URL is visible below.
People riding a 2025 float adorned with green tinsel, celebrating St. Patrick's Day by distributing beads and honoring the Wearin' of the Green.
A child in a green shirt holds beads, flanked by two adults, on a 2025 Mardi Gras parade float. Banner reads
Amidst the parade, a person on a float in festive attire joyfully throws beads, embodying the wearin' of the green against a backdrop of trees.
A 2025 St. Patrick's Day float with people in green, tossing beads, and a banner that reads
Three people in green outfits stand on a
A group in green attire and hats on a parade float waves Irish flags, with a
Two people enjoy the Wearin' of the Green parade, sporting matching shirts and sunglasses. One holds green beads. A website URL is visible below.
People on a colorful parade float in 2025's Wearin' of the Green throw beads to the crowd. A website URL is visible at the bottom.
A group in green attire, embracing the

The Mockler Beverage Company has had a team in annually… In 2025 promoting NUTRL.

Parade float for the 2025
People on a festive float with a large leprechaun figure, celebrating Wearin' of the Green 2025, handing out green beads. Website URL displayed at bottom.
Man in green plaid hat and sunglasses on a float with Wearin' of the Green decor, holding beads. URL: www.wearinofthegreen.com.
At the Wearin' of the Green festival, a woman in a green dress holds a shamrock. Behind her, vibrant floats and vehicles add to the lively scene.
People behind a green barricade, some donning shades and the Wearin' of the Green, wave and smile. A website is displayed on the barricade.
A man in a large decorative hat and sunglasses, embodying the spirit of Wearin' of the Green, stands amid beads at an outdoor event.
A man, woman, and child dressed in Wearin' of the Green attire gleefully stand together at a bustling outdoor event in 2025.
Three girls wearing beaded necklaces smile at the 2025 Wearin' of the Green parade, standing near a barricade with pink flowers in the background.
People on a float wearing green bead necklaces at the
A parade float for 2025 features a large dog sculpture. People in

Raising Canes dog fronts their float. Todd Graves was a previous grand marshal

A colorful float in the parade, a nod to the Wearin' of the Green, features a large dog decoration with people in green attire cheering alongside.

Raising Canes is a Baton Rouge grown chain which serves fabulous chicken tenders with a delicious sauce. Here is their 2025 float in our parade!

A man and woman, in true wearin' of the green fashion, smile with plastic cups in hand outdoors. Behind them, another man holds a cup, embracing the cheer.
At the parade, a police officer and people dressed in green surround a leprechaun-themed float promoting
A man and woman in green beaded necklaces and shamrock glasses celebrate the Wearin' of the Green at a St. Patrick's Day event, with a website displayed.
Man smiling at an outdoor event, donning sunglasses and a high-visibility vest, holding Wearin' of the Green beads and a cup with people and trees behind him.

"Big Will" helps crowd control by working with the many barricades the company rents.

People in green outfits and butterfly headbands wave on a parade float. A banner reads
A green parade float with a roulette wheel and people in costumes celebrates the Wearin' of the Green as spectators eagerly watch.
Parade float with people in green for the Wearin' of the Green 2025. A leprechaun statue stands tall as spectators wave green nets, with a website banner ahead.
People in green attire at an outdoor event stand on a platform with a
People on a parade float, draped in vibrant green and colorful beads, with a

EYERISH TIGERS have been part of the parade family for many years.

A green parade float adorned with Irish flags and shamrocks celebrates the Wearin' of the Green as it moves through the streets in 2025.
Three people dressed in green for the Wearin' of the Green pose at a parade, with a vintage red truck and crowd in the background.
Two men in Wearin' of the Green T-shirts and gold beads on a parade float. One gestures, the other looks down. Website and event logo visible below.
Person flaunting the Wearin' of the Green attire, sporting sunglasses and a Hot Wheels package while enjoying a float decorated with flair.
A man and woman in green and pink, with sunglasses and festive accessories, stand under a
Young women in green accessories on a pink parade float, tossing beads. Banner reads
A group of people is riding on a St. Patrick's Day parade float, embracing the Wearin' of the Green, with trees in the background.
Young girl with braided hair wears a black cap with a colorful patch, green beads, and a light green shirt, embracing the Wearin' of the Green.
A man, woman, and child clad in green enjoy an outdoor event. The adults sport sunglasses and hats under the

Michael and Brittany Shingleton.

A parade float with colorful musical notes and clouds, people wearin' of the green, throwing beads as an excited crowd watches below.
A group on a festively decorated float interacts with the street crowd, as a sign proudly proclaims
A person in a green wig and sweater waves at a 2025 parade, embracing the Wearin' of the Green amid festive decorations and seated spectators.
A woman in green attire embraces the Wearin' of the Green, smiling as a man captures the moment at a St. Patrick's Day event.
Three people in
On a sunny 2025 day, two people sport Wearin' of the Green outfits with a house and trees in the backdrop.
Three people in festive beads celebrate the Wearin' of the Green; two men flank a woman holding a green cup outside.
Two men in green attire walk beside a truck during the 2025 Wearin' of the Green parade. One holds a megaphone, followed by bead-wearing spectators.

Dixon McMakin and Pat Shingleton walk along the route.

Three people in green with St. Patrick's Day accessories, smiling outdoors. A banner reads
Two men in green attire with festive accessories celebrate the Wearin' of the Green at a St. Patrick's Day event, 2025.
A group of children in green attire celebrates the Wearin' of the Green with a man, surrounded by pool noodles and a decorative float.
Two people smiling in Wearin' of the Green 2025 attire, complete with festive accessories. A website URL is visible at the bottom.
A 2025 parade float,
Two men in green outfits and sunglasses enjoy a 2025 St. Patrick's Day event, embracing the Wearin' of the Green with smiles and a festive lei.
A group of people, embracing the Wearin' of the Green, gather outdoors in festive attire for St. Patrick's Day behind a wooden barrier.
Three people in green pose for a photo at the event. Text below reads
Revelers in green attire, behind a barricade, hold beads as the
Two men smiling with arms around each other, proudly Wearin' of the Green, don festive 2025 St. Patrick's Day outfits with shamrocks and beads.
People celebrate the Wearin' of the Green outdoors. A man waves with a child on his shoulders, while others gather around, some sitting on chairs.
A young child sits on an adult's shoulders at the Wearin' of the Green parade, surrounded by a lively crowd. A website URL is visible at the bottom.
The 2025 crowd in green attends the outdoor parade, featuring a float with tinsel and a
Parade float with clowns in green outfits and sunglasses, featuring a sign that reads

A favorite "family" float is the Flaring of the Green.

People wearing colorful wigs and sunglasses celebrate on a float labeled

All "Flaring of the Green" riders dress up like Rick Flair.

A person in green attire, celebrating the Wearin' of the Green, walks by a white truck in a parade, drink and handbag in hand, near a lively green float.
Man in a green shirt and cap leans on a parade float adorned with green tinsel, red hearts, and a 2025 website banner. Clear blue sky overhead.
A group in green outfits on a parade float tosses beads to a cheering crowd under a
Four young children at the Wearin' of the Green 2025, clutching stuffed animals, surrounded by a lively crowd and trees swaying gently in the background.
A parade float celebrates St. Patrick's Day with
A person, wearin' of the green and sunglasses, strolls by a float with a green street sign design. Cheers erupt from the green-clad crowd.

We want to extend our thanks to each and every walker who helps keep our parade safe.

People in green attire wave behind a camouflaged float. Signs with
A crowded St. Patrick's Day parade, vibrant with the Wearin' of the Green, rolls by with a float on a truck as trees shade enthusiastic spectators.
A woman in green tosses a frisbee from a Wearin' of the Green parade float, surrounded by people in festive attire amidst trees and a lively crowd.
A group stands on a wooden platform draped with festive beads, celebrating the Wearin' of the Green. A banner below displays a website address.
A crowd, many donning Wearin' of the Green attire, cheers at an outdoor event. A website link and logos are at the bottom.
A parade float features a giant roulette wheel, themed attire, and a

The Queen Casino

Woman in a denim jacket and shamrock accessories enjoys chips with a child during the Wearin' of the Green event, surrounded by others in festive attire.
People in green clothing at a St. Patrick's Day parade, some blowing bubbles. A banner reads
People on a shamrock-covered float, celebrating

Dublin Up has been a family krewe for many years.

People on a colorful 2025 parade float, wearing green shirts and holding beads.
A green float with
A festive parade float glistens in green, celebrating the Wearin' of the Green as shamrocks and beads dance with enthusiastic waves.
A parade float in green and white, showcasing
People in the Wearin' of the Green parade, celebrating 2025 with drinks and beads on a float, surrounded by trees.
A parade float adorned with shamrocks and green garlands features the Wearin' of the Green, as a banner reads
A man in blue strolls past a 2025 St. Patrick's Day parade float, surrounded by the Wearin' of the Green and lively decorations.

Thank you for being a walker! We appreciate your steps more than you know.

People in Wearin' of the Green outfits parade on a float while spectators cheer, with a festive banner displayed along its side.
A parade float with the Irish flag moves down a street, surrounded by crowds joyfully partaking in the Wearin' of the Green for St. Patrick's Day.
People in green and gold costumes march like the Wearin' of the Green parade, with a
A man carries a tall puppet in a green outfit at the 2025 Wearin' of the Green parade, with

David Gabel with his Leprechaun Puppet.

People in Wearin' of the Green shirts parade on a float decked with

The Krewe of Emerald Prints was a local company LA Revival Apparel.

A man in a kilt joyfully hands out beads to the green-clad crowd, embodying the spirit of Wearin' of the Green. A website banner is visible nearby.
A group in festive green attire celebrates the Wearin' of the Green outdoors at an event. A website URL is visible at the image's bottom.
A parade float under an overpass showcases a large leprechaun, promoting

The Murphy Law Firm rode as a WOTG Krewe!

Spectators in green outfits enjoy the Wearin' of the Green parade, watching floats under clear skies and oak trees, with beads and decorations.
Parade float with green decorations and people waving; a police officer walks beside. Signs read
In 2025, a purple character joins the Wearin' of the Green parade, cruising in a convertible as onlookers in green cheer from behind decorated barriers.
People don Wearin' of the Green outfits and accessories, standing behind a barricade at an outdoor event, with a website URL shown.
Man in green shirt and pink flamingo float strolls by a decorated parade float, embracing the Wearin' of the Green ambiance.
Two people celebrating the Wearin' of the Green 2025 with drinks, donned in festive clothes amidst a lively St. Patrick's Day crowd.
People in green attire on a parade float, celebrating the Wearin' of the Green under a bridge, with beads and shamrock symbols.
Parade float featuring a construction worker statue, people in green attire, and a
A green-decorated parade float with people in Wearin' of the Green costumes, some holding drinks and waving. A rainbow banner graces the side.
Three people posing and smiling at an outdoor event, proudly wearin' of the green and white tops. A website URL is visible at the image's bottom.
Parade float with green-clad revellers throwing beads. Banner reads
A smiling man and woman in festive attire, celebrating Wearin' of the Green, hold cups and wear name tags. The woman has green sunglasses and a beaded necklace.

Louisiana Representative Dixon McMakin and wife Bess

People wearin' of the green stand behind a barrier at this vibrant outdoor event. A child sits on an adult's shoulders, gleefully raising their arms.
A Wearin' of the Green parade features decorated vehicles as beads fly from a jeep. Police stand watch, and a purple mascot adds flair.

Father Michael Alello stood in for Bishop Duca when our parade was forced to move a day. Thanks Father Alello!

Seven people pose behind a
A large crowd in green attire gathers outside for a St. Patrick's Day parade, under a banner reading
A group of people wearin' of the green pose behind a banner that reads
People in green line the street for the Wearin' of the Green parade, with floats and trees in the background. A website URL is visible on the street.
People on a Wearin' of the Green parade float adorned with shamrocks wave to the crowd; a police officer walks beside it. Website URL is visible below.
Four people in Wearin' of the Green attire and beads smile behind a barricade at an outdoor event. Other attendees are visible in the background.
People at a festive outdoor event showcasing the Wearin' of the Green, with beads everywhere. A man holds a drink and a child while others smile at the camera.
Man in a white shirt and shorts tosses items from a Wearin' of the Green firetruck parade. Crowd and trees in the background. Banner says

Tim Temple, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, tosses beads to crowds while riding the 1947 Mack Firetruck

At the festive
A group of people at a festive outdoor event, celebratin' the Wearin' of the Green, smile and pose for the camera near a banner.
A group on a parade float dons green attire for
A parade float features a massive construction worker's head, with people in Wearin' of the Green attire as the 2025 crowd cheers amidst festive decorations.
People in green outfits on the Wearin' of the Green parade float toss beads. A banner reads
A woman in a striped green shirt raises her arms, surrounded by people in green. Join the celebration at wearinofthegreen.com and get ready for 2025!.
A crowd in Wearin' of the Green attire waves behind a barricade with a

Thank you Baton Rouge for supporting the 40th Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade!

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