Louisiana will once again take a little piece of the Bayou State to California on New Year’s Day, with a colorful new float designed to showcase the state’s culture, traditions and welcoming spirit during the 2027 Rose Parade.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser recently unveiled the design for Louisiana’s entry in the 138th Rose Parade in Pasadena. The float, titled “Bienvenue en Louisiana” — “Welcome to Louisiana,” ties directly into the 2027 parade theme, “Welcome.”

The design features a large pelican dressed in Louisiana style and surrounded by the familiar Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold. Other details include alligators, crawfish, Spanish moss and elements inspired by the French Quarter, creating a display filled with recognizable Louisiana symbols.

As required for Rose Parade entries, flowers and other natural materials will bring the design to life. Louisiana’s float is expected to use approximately 25,000 roses, orchids, coconuts and other natural materials.

Louisiana will also provide the parade’s mid-parade entertainment. Robin Barnes, known as the “Songbird of New Orleans,” has been selected as the featured performer. Barnes is an award-winning singer and songwriter and serves as a Louisiana State Music Ambassador. Her first full-length album, Louisiana Love, was released earlier this year.

The 2027 appearance will mark the sixth consecutive year Louisiana has sponsored a Rose Parade float, beginning with the state’s first entry in 2022. The floats have also collected several honors, including the Wrigley Legacy Award in 2022, Showmanship Awards in 2023 and 2024 and the Director’s Award in 2025.

State tourism officials say the exposure goes far beyond New Year’s Day. During Louisiana’s first five years participating in the parade, coverage of the state’s floats reached more than 1.6 billion people and generated an estimated $192.5 million in media value.

The 138th Rose Parade will roll through Pasadena on Jan. 1, 2027, with the broadcast beginning at 10 a.m. Central on ABC, NBC and Univision, as well as through streaming services.

Photo Credit: Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser social media post

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