Olivia Parker thought she was just throwing a good party. Her boyfriend, Trent Robertson, had moved into a place right on the Wearin’ of the Green parade route on Hundred Oaks Avenue in Baton Rouge. She had been telling friends and family for nearly a year: When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, we are doing this right.
She said she never once suspected the party she was planning had a different purpose entirely.
On Saturday, as the Wearin’ of the Green parade rolled past, a float carrying several familiar faces caught her attention. She and her boyfriend walked out toward the float, she thought to greet friends. Then, a banner dropped…