The boats returned to bayou desiard for another year, in what has quickly become one of monroe’s signature events. the third annual bayou desiard dragon boat festival was held may 17, and thousands turned out to watch more than ten teams compete for the top prize–bragging rights as the top dragon boat team of the year.. With the steady beat of a drum, teams of 21 rowers powered and pushed themselves to the limits in pursuit of victory. it was all part of the annual bayou desiard dragon boat festival, held on the bayou near the bayou desiard country club on saturday, may 9th.. The bayou is also used for fishing, duck hunting, boating and water skiing. the university of louisiana at monroe water ski team and fishing team use the bayou. the annual bayou desiard dragon boat festival is held on the bayou. timber and vegetation. dense stands of bald cypress are located on the northern end of the bayou..
Teams compete in a mock dragon boat race on bayou desiard during a press release head of saturday's annual race in monroe, la., tuesday, may 9, 2017.. Fleet feet draggin' tail fun run. run along the festival route with fleet feet monroe! dotting of the eye party. gain exclusive access by running in fleet feet's 5k or sponsoring the festival..
