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New Orleans’ Big Bass Fishing Rodeo at City Park celebrates its 77th year BY BARRY LEMOINE Contributing writer
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Son of a Saint boys fish during the Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival in City Park in March 2023.
City Park hosts countless events each year, but few have a richer history than the annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo, the oldest freshwater rodeo in the country. This year’s rodeo on March 28 marks the 77th year that anglers have competed in this iconic catch-and-release bankfishing tournament for some of the best urban fishing in America.
Hosted by the City Park Conservancy and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the rodeo includes a series of events throughout the day around the park’s expansive grounds and lagoons, and along the waters of Bayou St. John. There are categories and activities for all ages and skill levels, but the main attraction is the Big Bass Rodeo, starting at 6:30 a.m., along with the hotly contested school fishing competition for those in grades 6-12, called the Battle for the
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Bass. For those who would like to fish as a team, there is the Cichlid + Bream Trim. Teams of up to five compete for the heaviest 15 stringer of bream, cichlids and perch. Fishermen in kayaks and other nonmotorized vessels can vie for bragging rights as part of the Boats on the Bayou challenge.
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Shreeya Vhowmick, with Isckon Harekrishna, poses for a portrait while celebrating Holi in Washington Square.
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they may add beauty and curb appeal, certain varieties can pose serious health risks for pets that like to sniff, chew or dig in the yard. Before making those plant selections this year, it’s worth taking a little time to research which ones are safe for our pets and which should be avoided. Planting a toxic species could lead to serious illness — and can even be fatal — if Traci Howerton a pet decides to get up close and personal. ANIMAL RESCUE Plants to avoid
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With spring officially arriving this weekend, many homeowners are ready to get outside and start giving yards and gardens the attention they deserve. After a long stretch of cold weather this winter, flower beds, planters and landscaping probably aren’t looking their best right now. For pet owners, however, spring planting comes with an important reminder: not all plants and flowers are safe for furry friends. Many popular landscaping plants can be toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. While
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