Z’Haria’s Farewell Letter
Our festival and our unique tradition in St. James Parish are experiences like no other. Being crowned Miss Festival of the Bonfires XXXIII has given me the opportunity to travel all around our great state, educating others about everything that makes St. James Parish and the Festival of the Bonfires so amazing. I’ve traveled to 40 events stretching all over Louisiana, for many many miles. I never missed a chance to express how memorable our tradition is. From the festival that kicks off the holiday season to the bonfires that burn as a symbol of community and tradition, I constantly made sure everyone who met me knew that December in St. James Parish was an experience they wouldn’t want to miss.













