Krewe of Bogue Falaya Parade Announces
Lisa Condrey Ward as the 2025 Grand Marshal
Featuring its first signature float the historic
“St. Tammany Special” Train for the 2025 parade
Covington, LA - The Krewe of Bogue Falaya Parade and its officers proudly announce Lisa Condrey Ward, the esteemed owner of the Southern Hotel in historic downtown Covington, as the Grand Marshal for their 2025 Mardi Gras parade. Attendees at the Southern Hotel included parade members, elected offices, community leaders, and friends. Ward is known for her dedication to preserving and celebrating Covington’s rich history, Condrey Ward’s leadership at the Southern Hotel has made it a beloved local landmark and a testament to Covington’s heritage. Ward’s involvement in the community has been and continues to be active including past President of the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation and Keep Covington Beautiful. She serves on the Historic Commission the founder and President of the Covington Public Art Fund. She will reign as Grand Marshal on Mardi Gras Day, March 4, 2025, bringing her passion for Covington to the streets.
In addition to celebrating Condrey Ward, the parade will feature the inaugural signature float Featuring the Historical train the “St. Tammany Special”, symbolizing an era when it was integral to daily life in west St. Tammany Parish. This cherished local relic of transportation served passengers between Covington and New Orleans from 1908 until the early 1920s, shaping the community and connecting Covington’s people and businesses with the greater region. The Southern Hotel pays tribute to this iconic train, showcasing artifacts and stories from its storied past.
“We’re thrilled to honor Lisa Condrey Ward and introduce the Train float the “St. Tammany Special” in this year’s parade, celebrating Covington’s vibrant history and sense of community,” says Larry Rolling Captain and Parish Councilman “This year’s parade promises to be one for the history books, merging our past with the present in a way that brings celebration to our community”.
Krewe Co-Captain Amy Tucker announced the title of this year’s parade “Movies in Paradise” featuring 20 floats, 600 riding members, marching bands, and groups to celebrate the 2025 Mardi Gras Day parade.
Join the Krewe of Bogue Falaya Parade on March 4, 2025, as Lisa Condrey Ward and the “St. Tammany Special” float train celebrating Covington’s heritage, culture, and spirit are celebrated. On Lundi Gras March 3rd a second line parade will start from the winding Bogue Falaya River and park where Ward will arrive by river boat and second line to the steps of the Southern where she will be honored and received by the officers and receive the keys to the city by our elected officials and followed by a champagne and king cake celebration open to our community.
In addition to celebrating Condrey Ward, the parade will feature the inaugural signature float Featuring the Historical train the “St. Tammany Special”, symbolizing an era when it was integral to daily life in west St. Tammany Parish. This cherished local relic of transportation served passengers between Covington and New Orleans from 1908 until the early 1920s, shaping the community and connecting Covington’s people and businesses with the greater region. The Southern Hotel pays tribute to this iconic train, showcasing artifacts and stories from its storied past.
“We’re thrilled to honor Lisa Condrey Ward and introduce the Train float the “St. Tammany Special” in this year’s parade, celebrating Covington’s vibrant history and sense of community,” says Larry Rolling Captain and Parish Councilman “This year’s parade promises to be one for the history books, merging our past with the present in a way that brings celebration to our community”.
Krewe Co-Captain Amy Tucker announced the title of this year’s parade “Movies in Paradise” featuring 20 floats, 600 riding members, marching bands, and groups to celebrate the 2025 Mardi Gras Day parade.
Join the Krewe of Bogue Falaya Parade on March 4, 2025, as Lisa Condrey Ward and the “St. Tammany Special” float train celebrating Covington’s heritage, culture, and spirit are celebrated. On Lundi Gras March 3rd a second line parade will start from the winding Bogue Falaya River and park where Ward will arrive by river boat and second line to the steps of the Southern where she will be honored and received by the officers and receive the keys to the city by our elected officials and followed by a champagne and king cake celebration open to our community.
