American Legion Freedom Fest,

Tom Clark

While Memorial Day weekend is a few months away, American Legion Riders Post 96 in Morgan City has already made significant strides in pulling together this year’s Freedom Fest, which will be held at Lake Palourde in Morgan City.  (www.alrfreedomfest.com) (https://www.facebook.com/alrfreedomfest/)

As was the case last year, net proceeds as a result of our efforts go to American Legion Charities, such as Operation Comfort Warriors, while we also support local veteran organizations such as the Southeast Louisiana War Veteran’s Home in Reserve, LA.

With that said, this is a true grassroots effort while bringing the community together once again to raise funds and awareness of their respective causes, while providing the community with a much needed respite from the economic downturn.

In addition to a fantastic music lineup, children’s activities, a bike show, bike games, and the 14^th Annual Freedom Ride (May 29^th), there will also be  will be a chicken wing cook-off on the Saturday (May 28^th)(we are seeking cook-off teams at this time),  sponsored and hosted by Morgan’s Restaurant at Clarion Inn (soon to be former Holiday Inn, Morgan City.

We are all very aware of the current economic downturn in this area, while sponsorships that we rely on to pull the event together and to raise funds for Legion Charities and area veterans in need may be a bit more challenging this year as compared to last year.   As a result, we are holding a fundraiser cookout on March 20^th at Lake End Park in Morgan City, with live music and auction.

Sponsors this year will have access to the judges stand pavilion, which offers an overview of the lake, fest grounds and the bandstand, as well as free parking passes to the event.

Should you wish to sponsor the event or participate in any way feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions and also feel free to share this with anyone within your circles who may have an interest in being a part of this event.