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HR 121

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Italian Festival Royal Court on the occasion of the 2026 Italian Festival

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nicholas Muscarello

Louisiana formally commends the 2026 Italian Festival in Tickfaw and its royal court, recognizing its role in celebrating Italian-American culture and heritage statewide.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 121

Bill Summary – HR 121 (2026 Regular Session, Louisiana)

Title

Commends the Italian Festival Royal Court on the occasion of the 2026 Italian Festival

Purpose and intent

  • The primary purpose of HR 121 is to formally commend and recognize the Italian Festival Royal Court in Tickfaw, Louisiana, on the occasion of the 2026 Italian Festival.
  • The resolution acknowledges the festival as a cherished annual event that celebrates Italian-American culture and heritage within Louisiana.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution establishes a formal expression of appreciation from the Louisiana House of Representatives for the organizers, volunteers, and the royal court of the 2026 Italian Festival.
  • It notes that the festival is held in Tickfaw each April and highlights its historical background (originating as “The Little Italy Festival” in 1973; Tickfaw hosting since 2009).
  • It describes the festival as a family-friendly celebration featuring:
    • Carnival rides
    • Local-band entertainment
    • Parade, ball, and pageant
    • A spaghetti cook-off with categories for gravy, meatballs, and table decorations
  • It lists the members of the 2026 Italian Festival royal court, including roles such as Queen, Spaghetti Queen, Grand Marshal, King, Teen Queen, Junior Queen, Deb Queen, Little Queen, Petite Queen, Tiny Queen, Toddler Queen, and Princess, along with the chairperson.
  • It confirms the festival dates for 2026: April 24–26.
  • It asserts the importance of the festival to Louisiana culture and heritage, recognizing it as an integral part of celebrating Italian-American history in the state.

Who or what would be affected

  • The primary beneficiaries are the organizers, volunteers, participants, and attendees of the 2026 Italian Festival in Tickfaw, Louisiana.
  • The resolution serves to publicly acknowledge and honor the Italian Festival Royal Court and the broader Italian-American community associated with the event.
  • There are no direct fiscal implications or regulatory requirements imposed by this resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history indicates standard House acknowledgment steps:
    • Read by title and adopted (April 13, 2026)
    • Enrolled and signed by the Speaker (April 14, 2026)
    • Presented to the Secretary of State (April 17, 2026)
  • The bill is a concurrent-type House Resolution (no changes to statute; formal expression of recognition).

Key details to note

  • Original sponsor: Representative Muscarello; co-sponsor: Nicholas Muscarello.
  • The festival is a long-standing Louisiana tradition with ties to Italian heritage in the southern region.
  • The resolution frames the event as culturally significant and worthy of commendation by state government.

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