FOLLOW THE TORCH RUN FLAME OF HOME
The Special Olympics Torch, the Flame of Hope makes its way to the Special Olympics Louisiana State Games!
Hundreds of Law Enforcement personnel from all over Louisiana escort the Special Olympics torch, the Flame of Hope, throughout their local communities in a relay across Louisiana to the Special Olympics Louisiana State Games. Athletes, families and supporters are encouraged to come out to cheer on Law Enforcement agencies as they pass through their town in honor of our Special Olympics athletes!
Official Torch Run Schedules will be posted below.
For exact times and routes, please contact your local Police Department or Sheriff’s Department. Dates/cities subject to change.
The Special Olympics Torch, the Flame of Hope makes its way to the Special Olympics Louisiana State Games!
Hundreds of Law Enforcement personnel from all over Louisiana escort the Special Olympics torch, the Flame of Hope, throughout their local communities in a relay across Louisiana to the Special Olympics Louisiana State Games. Athletes, families and supporters are encouraged to come out to cheer on Law Enforcement agencies as they pass through their town in honor of our Special Olympics athletes!
Official Torch Run Schedules will be posted below.
For exact times and routes, please contact your local Police Department or Sheriff’s Department. Dates/cities subject to change.
ACADIANA AREA
Lafayette Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon! Contact: Aggie Trahan at 337-236-3906 or aggie.trahan@lafayettesheriff.com for more info.
BAYOULAND AREA
St. James Parish - May 15, 2021
Run will begin at 10am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, then to Gramercy to Lutcher Park via Main St. and Lutcher Ave. Contact Sgt. Patrick Hall - Patrick.Hall@stjamessheriff.com
St. John the Baptist Parish – May 13, 2021
Registration opens at 8am with the run at 9am. Start location is Frostop (411 E. Airline Hwy, LaPlace) and travels to Twin Oaks Nursing Home, East St. John High School and Riverside Academy, before ending at St. Peter's Church (total of 8 miles). After party at Frenier's Landing Restaurant and Oyster Bar (113 Dottie Lane, off of Peavine Rd. in LaPlace) from 11:30-12. There will be food, drinks, and music. Contact: Ingrid Perrilloux - ingrid.perrilloux@stjohnsheriff.org
Lafourche Parish (Thibodeaux PD, LPSO, Lockport, Probation & Parole) – May 19, 2021
Colonel's Truck Plaza down Canal Blvd to West 2nd St. Contact: Beccy Hebert at beccy-hebert@lpso.net or Lt. Bourgeois at KimL@ci.thibodaux.la.us
CAPITAL AREA
Ascension Parish – May 19, 2021
The run will begin at 10am at the SE Ascension Complex Blvd and Worthy Rd. in Gonzales. For additional information please contact Ssgt. LeBlanc at sleblanc@ascensionsheriff.com.
NORTHSHORE AREA
St. Tammany Parish – May 6, 2021
Starts/ends at Mandeville Trailhead (675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville) South on Lafitte, West on Monroe St., South on Carroll, East on Lakeshore, and North on Girod. Contact: Trinity Graves at TrinityGraves@stpso.com; Karole Muller at kmuller@cityofmandeville.com; Jessica Sharp at Jessica.Sharp@LA.GOV, or Courtney Graves at cgraves@covla.com
GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA
Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
NORTHEAST AREA
Moorehouse to Ouachita to Caldwell Parish – May 27, 2021
A brief ceremony will be held at Morehouse Parish Courthouse, north side of building (100 E. Madison Ave., Bastrop, 71220) and a walk with SOLA athletes around the building. 8:00am registration. 8:30am run. Contact: Tara Wilson at 318-548-0914 or lilbit1025@yahoo.com
NORTHWEST AREA
Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
CENTRAL AREA
Grant Parish – May 12, 2021
The run will begin at 8am at Criminal Patrol Division behind Colfax Courthouse. The distance is 1 mile. Contact: Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
LaSalle Parish – May 20, 2021
The run will begin at 9am at the LaSalle Courthouse (1050 Courthouse Street, Jena) with ceremony. The distance is 1 mile. Contact: Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
Rapides Parish – June 3, 2021
Beginning at 3:30pm, meet at the Alexandria Police Department to the Rapides Parish Courthouse for a brief ceremony. Afterwards, we will continue with a run / walk with our Athletes to the amphitheater. We will conclude the evening with a hamburger cookout (location to be announced) for all participants. Contact: Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
Alexandria – June 4, 2021
Beginning at 6:30 am sharp, we will begin our McArthur Drive run starting at Troop E and ending at McAlister’s Deli on Masonic. This run is approximately 4.5 miles. We will then leave from there and travel to the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office for a run to the Paragon Casino at 9:00 am (ish). This run is approximately 1 mile. Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
SOUTHWEST
Calcasieu Parish – May 13, 2021 - 8am
Check-in at 7:30am; run starts at 8am from Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy (3958 Mallard Cove, Lake Charles, LA) and ends at Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, where the run will end (5400 E. Broad Street Lake Charles, LA) Contact: Kayla Vincent at 337-302-1848, kvincent@cpso.com or Katelynn McKee at 337-244-7484, kmckee@cpso.com
Lafayette Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon! Contact: Aggie Trahan at 337-236-3906 or aggie.trahan@lafayettesheriff.com for more info.
BAYOULAND AREA
St. James Parish - May 15, 2021
Run will begin at 10am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, then to Gramercy to Lutcher Park via Main St. and Lutcher Ave. Contact Sgt. Patrick Hall - Patrick.Hall@stjamessheriff.com
St. John the Baptist Parish – May 13, 2021
Registration opens at 8am with the run at 9am. Start location is Frostop (411 E. Airline Hwy, LaPlace) and travels to Twin Oaks Nursing Home, East St. John High School and Riverside Academy, before ending at St. Peter's Church (total of 8 miles). After party at Frenier's Landing Restaurant and Oyster Bar (113 Dottie Lane, off of Peavine Rd. in LaPlace) from 11:30-12. There will be food, drinks, and music. Contact: Ingrid Perrilloux - ingrid.perrilloux@stjohnsheriff.org
Lafourche Parish (Thibodeaux PD, LPSO, Lockport, Probation & Parole) – May 19, 2021
Colonel's Truck Plaza down Canal Blvd to West 2nd St. Contact: Beccy Hebert at beccy-hebert@lpso.net or Lt. Bourgeois at KimL@ci.thibodaux.la.us
CAPITAL AREA
Ascension Parish – May 19, 2021
The run will begin at 10am at the SE Ascension Complex Blvd and Worthy Rd. in Gonzales. For additional information please contact Ssgt. LeBlanc at sleblanc@ascensionsheriff.com.
NORTHSHORE AREA
St. Tammany Parish – May 6, 2021
Starts/ends at Mandeville Trailhead (675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville) South on Lafitte, West on Monroe St., South on Carroll, East on Lakeshore, and North on Girod. Contact: Trinity Graves at TrinityGraves@stpso.com; Karole Muller at kmuller@cityofmandeville.com; Jessica Sharp at Jessica.Sharp@LA.GOV, or Courtney Graves at cgraves@covla.com
GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA
Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
NORTHEAST AREA
Moorehouse to Ouachita to Caldwell Parish – May 27, 2021
A brief ceremony will be held at Morehouse Parish Courthouse, north side of building (100 E. Madison Ave., Bastrop, 71220) and a walk with SOLA athletes around the building. 8:00am registration. 8:30am run. Contact: Tara Wilson at 318-548-0914 or lilbit1025@yahoo.com
NORTHWEST AREA
Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
CENTRAL AREA
Grant Parish – May 12, 2021
The run will begin at 8am at Criminal Patrol Division behind Colfax Courthouse. The distance is 1 mile. Contact: Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
LaSalle Parish – May 20, 2021
The run will begin at 9am at the LaSalle Courthouse (1050 Courthouse Street, Jena) with ceremony. The distance is 1 mile. Contact: Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
Rapides Parish – June 3, 2021
Beginning at 3:30pm, meet at the Alexandria Police Department to the Rapides Parish Courthouse for a brief ceremony. Afterwards, we will continue with a run / walk with our Athletes to the amphitheater. We will conclude the evening with a hamburger cookout (location to be announced) for all participants. Contact: Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
Alexandria – June 4, 2021
Beginning at 6:30 am sharp, we will begin our McArthur Drive run starting at Troop E and ending at McAlister’s Deli on Masonic. This run is approximately 4.5 miles. We will then leave from there and travel to the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office for a run to the Paragon Casino at 9:00 am (ish). This run is approximately 1 mile. Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
SOUTHWEST
Calcasieu Parish – May 13, 2021 - 8am
Check-in at 7:30am; run starts at 8am from Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy (3958 Mallard Cove, Lake Charles, LA) and ends at Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, where the run will end (5400 E. Broad Street Lake Charles, LA) Contact: Kayla Vincent at 337-302-1848, kvincent@cpso.com or Katelynn McKee at 337-244-7484, kmckee@cpso.com
