Nonprofit 'Golden Guys' Respond to Insults and Slurs at Plaquemine Parade

The group says they were subjected to an 'unsafe environment' during their final parade of the season.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The 'Golden Guys', a nonprofit organization that raises money for various groups and organizations, is reflecting on their Mardi Gras parade season, including an unpleasant experience during their final parade in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The group says they were subjected to objects being thrown at them, their path being obstructed, and insults and slurs being hurled by some parade-goers, which they felt was an 'unsafe environment' with little response from local law enforcement.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the challenges that community groups can face when trying to spread joy and promote unity, even during celebratory events like Mardi Gras parades. It raises questions about crowd control, public safety, and ensuring all participants feel welcome and respected.

The details

The 'Golden Guys' nonprofit organization participated in seven parades this Mardi Gras season, including events in Baton Rouge, New Roads, Livonia, and Plaquemine. They say their final parade in Plaquemine, as part of the Krewe of Comogo parade, started out promising but quickly soured. The group claims several groups of parade-goers along the route threw objects at them, obstructed their path, and shouted insults and slurs. They say they felt the local law enforcement did little to control the crowd or address the situation.

  • The 'Golden Guys' participated in seven parades during the 2026 Mardi Gras season.
  • Their final parade was the Krewe of Comogo parade in Plaquemine, Louisiana.

The players

Golden Guys

A nonprofit organization that raises money for various groups and organizations, including Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital, youth theatre groups, and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. They entertain communities by marching and dancing in Mardi Gras parades.

Krewe of Comogo

The organization that hosts the parade in Plaquemine, Louisiana where the 'Golden Guys' had their unpleasant experience.

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What they’re saying

“This year was our first year in the Krewe of Comogo parade in Plaquemine, Louisiana. We heard many great things about the parade from multiple sources. And what may have started out as potentially the best parade that we marched in all season, our whole experience soured less than halfway through the parade. Several groups of parade goers along the route hurled objects at us, obstructed our path, and/or shouted insults and slurs. While we do not place blame on the great people of the Krewe of Comogo or the city of Plaquemine; we were subjected to what felt like an unsafe environment during this parade. We are disappointed and saddened in the lack of response from local law enforcement, as it felt as if they did little to nothing in the way of controlling the crowd. It is unfortunate that our season had to end on a such a note. We will not let this one experience ruin what was an otherwise incredible season. The Golden Guys are steadfast in pursuing our mission supporting youth organizations and entertaining our loving community. We're a nonprofit that strives to promote confidence and unity in the people of the community.”

— Golden Guys, Nonprofit Organization (cenlanow.com)

The takeaway

This incident highlights the challenges that community groups can face in trying to spread positivity and unity, even during celebratory events. It raises important questions about crowd control, public safety, and ensuring all participants feel welcome and respected, regardless of their organization or purpose. The 'Golden Guys' remain committed to their mission, but this experience has left them disappointed and saddened.