Bossier City Lions Club hosts 72nd annual football jamboree

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Bossier City Lions Club will host its 72nd Annual High School Football Jamboree on Friday, August 29, at Airline High School stadium. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., with pregame festivities at 5:15 p.m. and the first kickoff at 5:45 p.m.

First held in 1954, the jamboree has become a local tradition, raising funds to support parish high schools, football programs, and scholarships. Proceeds also benefit vision care initiatives, including screenings for children, eyeglass assistance, and programs through the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation and Louisiana Children’s Camp.

Leading up to the event, the Lions Club honors football coaches at a fish fry, where an assistant coach is recognized for their contributions. A Jamboree Queens Luncheon is also held on the Thursday before the games.

The schedule is:

• 5:45 p.m.: Parkway vs. Benton
• 7:15 p.m.: Bossier vs. Plain Dealing
• 8:45 p.m.: Airline vs. Haughton

 The Bossier City Lions Club continues to focus on youth programs, community support, and vision care, going by their famous motto of  “We Serve.”