For the fifth year in a row, Louisiana will showcase itself in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, New Year’s Day. This year’s theme is “The Magic in Teamwork,” and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the state’s float, “Gulf to Gumbo,” highlights the teamwork needed to make a delicious pot of a Louisiana staple.
“From our farmers that grow those great products in the fields, to the crawfish tails, to the shrimpers, to the oystermen, the chefs, the restaurants, all the great ingredients that go into a great pot of gumbo,” Nungesser said.
The float itself will feature a shrimp boat and fresh Louisiana seafood, and Nungesser says there will be a larger-than-life chef on top bringing it all together…