May 23, 2003;
Hebert, LA - Marengo Swamp Suicide Ride ATV News Monday May 19, 2003The Marengo Swamp Suicide Ride will take place in the Boeuf River Wildlife Management Area, in Hebert, LA, June 7, 2003. The ride is sponsored by Wish I Could Of Northeast Louisiana, Inc. Proceeds from the ride are used to grant wishes to terminally ill children in Northeast Louisiana.
Last year, over 2,100 ATV riders attended the ride. The route is a 17 mile mud run through a northeast Louisiana Wildlife Management Area, with some of the most outrageous, snorkeled and lifted big bore 4x4 ATVs imaginable.
The ride is set to begin at 8 a.m., running until 5 p.m. The entry fee is $20 per ATV at the gate. The pre-registered entry fee is $15. To participate, you must have a valid LA hunting or fishing license or a one-day stamp. To purchase a LA Wildlife One Day Stamp, call (888) 765-2602.
Concession items and souvenirs will be available on site. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed.
For more information and to pre-register, call (318) 728-2300 or fax (318) 728-2304. Information can also be attained by contacting: Wish I Could Of Northeast Louisiana, Inc., P.O. Box 366, Rayville, LA 71269. You can also contact the Monroe-West Monroe Convention And Visitors Bureau at (800) 843-1872.
The Wish I Could of Northeast Louisiana, Inc. is not supported or offers an opinion of any other ATV rides held by private companies or other charities. They are a Non-profit charity and use funds as advertised for children with terminal illnesses in Northeast Louisiana.
