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Posted on: June 25, 2024[ARCHIVED] August 10, 2024 Proclaimed Leesville Derby Daze Day - New Celebration Planned
In recognition of the long history of Leesville's soapbox derby, Governor Jeff Landry has proclaimed August 10, 2024 to be Leesville Derby Daze Day in the State of Louisiana.
The Big DayTo celebrate, the city will host a new festival in downtown Leesville on the big day. The first annual Splash, Dash & Roll will include the Louisiana Soap Box Derby Championship as its central activity but will have lots of new events added.
A New QueenIn preparation for the big event, we'll hold also be holding the first Leesville Derby Queen pageant at the Leesville Event Center on July 27th. The new Queens will then attend the Third Street event to represent the city.
Vital ElementsAs always, there'll be some live music, vendors and classic car show; but Friends of Leesville Main Street will also be giving away free school supplies.
Stay CoolTo help keep your family cool, we'll have a tent set up so you can escape the sun -- bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on. The young will enjoy playing in the sea of foam, bubble stations and water slides/inflatables -- plus a few derby-related challenges.
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Part of Splash, Dash & Roll in Downtown Leesville