A message from Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser: “We’re thrilled to showcase ‘Best Day Ever’ at the 136th Rose Parade!

Louisiana’s 2025 Rose Parade float features a giant playful alligator wearing a crown and Mardi Gras beads while clutching a second-line umbrella in its tail. Riding on its back is a Cajun dance hall and porch, along with cypress trees, Louisiana musical instruments, seafood, and wildlife.

Performing his rendition of ‘Louisiana Saturday Night’ will be rising country star Timothy Wayne. The sponsored riders will be joined by Cajun fiddler and former festival queen Leiton LeBlanc, the 74th Ozone Camellia Festival Queen Catherine Elizabeth Owen, and Emmie Addamus from the Office of the First Lady of Louisiana.

Six premier sponsors of Louisiana’s float represent convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards from across the state including Explore Houma, Lafayette Travel, Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Baton Rouge, Visit Shreveport-Bossier, and Visit The Northshore.

Lt. Gov. Nungesser said, “This marks our fourth consecutive year participating in the Rose Parade, and each year our floats have won awards for their stunning design and celebration of Louisiana culture. With past accolades like the Wrigley Legacy Award and Showmanship Awards, we’re ready to shine again in 2025!”

On New Year’s Day, our float will travel over five miles, captivating more than 700,000 spectators. Tune in at 10 AM CST on ABC, NBC, Pluto TV, Fubo, and Peacock TV.” The Tournament of Roses Parade presented by Honda will roll January 1, 2025, and broadcast live all over the world at 10 a.m. Central through broadcast partners, including ABC and NBC.