PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 4, 2026

CVB Contact: Hollis Walker
Phone: 318.387.5691
E-mail: hwalker@monroe-westmonroe.org

Monroe Youth Fraternity to Host its First National Step Show in Ouachita Parish

Featuring Six States During Valentine’s Day/Fat Tuesday Weekend

MONROE, La. – BOOM Youth Fraternity in Monroe is scheduled to host its first national step show - Battle on the Bayou - Mardi Gras Edition inside the auditorium at Neville High School on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.

Teams from south Louisiana, Illinois, Virginia, Georgia, Texas, and Florida will compete during the step show, consisting of about 500 students – with 600 additional supporters traveling with them to Ouachita Parish.

Fans will be able to enjoy local Host BJ Bell and Sounds by DJ Twins for the afternoon entertainment.

Doors open at 2 p.m. and the show starts at 3 p.m.

- Presale Tickets: $10

- General Tickets: $15

The national step show is expected to draw in an estimated economic impact of $89,597 for Ouachita Parish.

For more information, contact Courtney Wallace, Jr. at courtneydwallace90@gmail.com.

About Discover Monroe-West Monroe

Discover Monroe-West Monroe promotes Ouachita Parish as a destination for leisure travel, conventions, meetings and sporting events, creating a positive economic impact for our local community through increased visitor spending and sales tax collections. For more information about Discover Monroe-West Monroe, visit https://www.monroe-westmonroe.org/