Rayne Frog Festival kickoff parade canceled due to death of officer
RAYNE, La. (KLFY) — Organizers of the Rayne Frog Festival have announced the parade that traditionally kicks off the annual festival has been canceled this year.
The parade, scheduled to roll Thursday, will not be held after the death of Rayne Police Lt. Allen Credeur, who was
“Out of respect for our fallen officer and to allow our law enforcement families time to grieve and be with loved ones Thursday night’s Kickoff Parade has been canceled,” the committee announced.
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