Louisiana-born stand-up comedian Theo Von will not ride as a special guest in the Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Baton Rouge on Saturday, but there are late additions to the lineup.
Fresh from their state championship wins, members of the University High, Southern Lab and Zachary High girls’ basketball teams will be atop the champions’ float.
“The community has really come together to give these kids this opportunity to be celebrated,” float organizer Darryl Hurst said Thursday afternoon, adding that the float has a sponsor, and the entry fee has been taken care of.
Meanwhile, Mabyn Shingleton, a The Parade Group LLC spokesperson, confirmed Von’s late exit from the parade…