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Parish leaders preview Amy Oyster Festival, say vehicle access will be blocked after security review
Summary
Tangipahoa Parish officials previewed the Amy Oyster Festival schedule and said the parish will block vehicle access with heavy sandbags, dump trucks and other measures following statewide security discussions.
Parish President David Miller turned the floor over to festival organizers in March 2025 for an Amy Oyster Festival update. Festival representative Dawson Primes reviewed the schedule and described stepped-up security measures following recent events in New Orleans.
Primes said the festival kicks off with a First Guaranty Bank open-house reception and poster reveal, followed by a series of events including a chili cook-off on Friday, a parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, an oyster shucking contest and a 5K and church service on Sunday. He said participating schools — Amied Elementary, Amied Westside, Ameid High School, Roseland Montessori School and Oak Forest Academy — competed in a door-decorating contest and will receive $250 awards in three categories (elementary, junior high and high school).
On security, Primes said the parish took a “very proactive approach” after statewide discussions and will block vehicle access to the festival area. “We will use 2,000 pound, 2,000 pound super sack sandbags that we will use along with dump trucks, mobile command centers,” he said, adding that a local tractor will also be used to help secure perimeter access. Organizers said these measures aim to prevent vehicle access to the event area.
Trey Coxon, the event’s royalty coordinator, introduced the festival royalty and noted the group’s travel and public appearances around the state. Several festival royalty — including 2025 Miss Amy Oyster Festival Mia Terrebonne and others — spoke briefly about their roles and invited the community to attend weekend events.
Primes asked the council to “pray for good weather” and said organizers hope the festival will have a positive economic impact on the city and parish.
