U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) participated in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Baton Rouge on Mar. 16, riding along a route lined with thousands of people and supporting local businesses throughout the city.
The event, which has taken place every year since 1986 under the leadership of Pat Shingleton and his family, included an opening ceremony where Cassidy congratulated those involved for their dedication to the tradition. “St. Patrick’s Day, the Shingletons brought it to Baton Rouge,” said Dr. Cassidy. “It means family and fun and a beautiful day at home.”
Other attendees at the ceremony included Grand Marshal Jim Cantore from The Weather Channel and Catholic Bishop of Baton Rouge Michael Duca. State Representative Dixon McMakin introduced Cassidy at the event, saying: “Over these years, we are blessed and lucky to have Senate and Congressional leadership capable of putting petty politics to the side, and focus on winning for Louisiana,” said Rep. McMakin. “Since 2015, [Cassidy] has utilized his talents and abilities to focus on healthcare, energy, [and] delivering over $10 billion dollars for our great state. He’s passed legislation on mental health, tax cuts, the HALT Fentanyl Act, and the 2025 Social Security Fairness Act.”
Cassidy is affiliated with the U.S. Senate as a representative of Louisiana in the federal legislative body according to his official website. He serves as chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, influencing federal policy on health care, labor, education and retirement according to his official website.
Cassidy obtained both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University according to his official website. He won election to the U.S. Senate in 2014 after serving in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District starting in 2008 and earlier in the Louisiana State Senate according to his official website. His office includes senior staff such as a first assistant according to his official website.
The parade continues its tradition of bringing together community members while highlighting local leaders’ ongoing involvement in public service.
