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As my reign comes to a close, I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and celebrated with me throughout this unforgettable journey. Serving our community and representing our beloved festival has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Being involved in the Festival of the Bonfires and our Christmas Eve tradition is a feeling full of pride. When I first stepped into this role as Teen Miss Festival of the Bonfires XXIII, I knew it would be exciting, but I could never have imagined how profoundly it would impact me. The people I met, the stories I heard, and the traditions I helped carry forward have shaped me in ways I will forever be thankful for.

The Festival of the Bonfires Committee as well as Miss Festival of the Bonfires XXXV, Tabitha Detillier and Teen Miss Festival of the Bonfires XXVI, Addyson Poche, invite you to join us for the 36th Annual Festival of the Bonfires Pageant. This year’s pageant will be held during the Festival of the Bonfires. The pageant will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Lutcher Recreational Park under the main pavilion. Please join us as 8 beautiful ladies vie for the title of Miss Festival of the Bonfires XXXVI and Teen Miss Festival of the Bonfires XXVII.

After a few false starts, it seems that reliably cool weather has finally set in across Louisiana. Many of us have even gotten our first frost or freeze of the season under our belts.