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October 7, 2014.
It was a beautiful night to begin the 2014 Louisiana Cotton Festival. The Ville Platte Civic Center was the setting for the first night’s events with Emcee Pat Derousselle, President of the Louisiana Cotton Festival.
Congratulations to the Royalty at Heritage Manor Nursing Home: New King is Emige Stagg and First runnerup to the King is Warren Fontenot age 63.
Congratulations to the new Queen Dorothy Edwards age 76. Her first runnerup is Laura Ortego age 94.
There was standing room only during the annual event. Among the dignitaries in attendance were Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine, Col. Cotton Kary Lafleur and Parade Marshal Larry Lachney.
The Cotton Pickers entertained both the crowds of people and the new royalty. A Cajun Band provided the musical entertainment through out the program.