53rd Strawberry Festival Royalty, from left to right: 2025 Strawberry Festival Grand Marshal Rhonda Smith Sheridan, Louisiana Strawberry Queen LIII Alexis Nicole Lee, 2025 Strawberry Festival Chairman Tristen Miller, Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival King LIII Darryl Poche, 2025 Strawberry Festival Blossom Christine “Chris” Threeton (Courtesy Photo)
Some downtown businesses in town allow visitors to pay to park, and some have even provided shuttle services if the proximity would otherwise mean a long walk to the grounds. These availabilities vary from year-to-year and hour-to-hour, so your best bet is to drive toward downtown and look for a sign that beckons you into an open slot.
This massive free festival is all about food and fun, but the S…
