Baton Rouge's Independence Day Parade:

sponsored by the KENILWORTH CIVIC ASSOCIATION

The Kenilworth INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

2009 Theme: "FLAG OF OUR FATHERS"

2009 Grand Marshall: D.D.Breaux, LSU gymnastics coach

2009 Resident of the Year: Dorothy Thomas
(Chair, KCA Legal Committee)



  • JULY 4TH PARADE: The 37th annual Kenilworth Independence Day parade will be held the evening of FRIDAY July 3, 2009, at 6:30 PM. Come celebrate our nation's birthday at the parade and join us for one of Baton Rouge's premier Independence Day events!

    Swing by Kenilworth Middle School for the start of the parade. Maybe you'll be able to catch a hot air balloon ride. Last year Hershey's was giving away free ice cream samples.

  • We thank the many parade participants, including:
  • Acacia Shriners
  • Al Azar Grotto Bee Patrol
  • American Legion Nicholson Post #38
  • Blue Star Mothers
  • Baton Rouge Caledonian Pipe & Drum
  • BREC
  • Civil Air Patrol
  • Cub Scouts, Pack 103
  • Exchange Club of Baton Rouge
  • Kenilworth Swim Team
  • Purple Heart Veterans
  • Red Stick Model "A" Club
  • Women Veterans of Louisiana

    In 1973, a small group of Kenilworth residents gathered on riding lawnmowers and bicycles to form a parade. Now there are around 50 entries and over 300 participants in the parade each year, and several thousand spectators gather to enjoy the parade.

    Kenilworth residents are also invited to the July 4 picnic on the ground of the Kenilworth Club, at the foot of Blendon. The picnic will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday July 4. Hamburgers and hot dogs from Matherne's will be sold. Thanks to the Kenilworth Club for sponsoring this event.

  • Any Kenilworth residents who own or have access to convertibles, please contact the KCA (
    chezsic@bellsouth.net
    ) if you would like to drive your convertible in the parade to give some of our honorees a ride!

  • Map of Parade Route

  • 2009 Parade Press Release

  • "Neighbors" Magazine article on Kenilworth Parade, June 2008

  • Contact the KCA through
    chezsic@bellsouth.net chezsic@bellsouth.net
    if your civic and/or patriotic group is interested in being part of the 2009 parade.



  • KCA President Bill Freshwater with 2007 Grand Marshall, retiring LSU System President Dr. (& Mrs.) William Jenkins