HISTORY

The Louisiana Southernaires were formed on April 15, 1981 and in just a few short months on Thursday, August 20, 1981 managed to win First Place in the Class “A” D.C.I. World Championship in Montreal, Quebec.  They were the pride of the state of Louisiana for their first competitive season achievement.

The Book for the 1981 season:

·         The South will Rise Again

·         Basin Street Blues

·         Hello Dolly

·         South Rampart Street Parade

·         The Devil Went Down to Georgia 

·         Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans

The Louisiana Southemaires was the only corps in the State of Louisiana during 1981 - 1983. Membership drew from Louisiana, Mississippi & Texas.