BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana and U.S. flags are ordered to be flown at half-staff Friday for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Gov. Jeff Landry proclaimed Aug. 29, 2025, as “Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Day.” He and First Lady Sharon Landry encourage residents to participate in a day of prayer.
Statement from Landry:
“Twenty years ago, our state endured one of the darkest chapters in its history. But out of that tragedy, the people of Louisiana showed the world what it means to rebuild, recover, and rise stronger than ever before. This week, we honor the lives lost and pay tribute to the countless heroes who answered the call. As we remember Hurricane Katrina, we also recognize the incredible progress we’ve made to rebuild stronger, invest in preparedness, and protect the future of our great state.”
Gov. Jeff Landry
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