Coushatta-Red River Chamber of Commerce met at 5:30pm on December 5, 2023. This meeting is the culmination of a year of work for the Chamber. Topic of discussion was the Coushatta parade slated for 4:30 pm, Thursday, Dec. 7. Noon Wednesday ends the sign-up for floats in the parade. Sign up here. 30 participants had signed up as of meeting time. The route will remain the same. Line-up at Coushatta Park. Enter from the Armory side only. Floats may begin throwing at Ringgold Avenue. The parade will progress down Ringgold Avenue to Front Street. No band or performances this year during the parade. All performances will be after the parade at the grandstand. Fireworks begin precisely at 6:00 pm.

  Vendors for the day are asked to be ready to set up between 2:30 and 4:00.  Each vendor will have a confirmation email with instructions from Kelley Lee, the coordinator of vendors. All vendors shall sign a hold harmless agreement and receive sales tax forms.

The chamber also discussed the January open meeting of the Chamber. Efforts this year are centered on getting as many businesses to become members as possible. The January meeting will also be election of board members and officers. They encourage every businessperson and individual to become involved.