03/05/2026
๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐! โ๏ธ
Weโre beyond proud to celebrate our very own Louis Ochoa, โ๏ธ King of the Olde Towne Slidell St. Patrickโs Day Parade!
Louis is the owner of Slidell's Nola Southern Grill Restaurant & Bar, The Sadie Jane ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ซ๐ wedding & event venue, Pinewood Country Club, NOLA Lagniappe event & meeting room, and our Mississippi property - The Villa wedding & event venue โ๏ธ โ a true leader in our community!
Being named King is a reflection of the spirit, leadership, and love for City of Slidell, Louisiana and St. Tammany Parish that makes this Olde Towne parade so special. ๐
The ๐๐ญ. ๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐คโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐ is always full of energy โ lively music, festive floats, beads flying, and streets packed with friends, families, and plenty of Irish cheer. โ๏ธ๐บ
So grab your green, bring your crew, and ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฌ as King Louis rolls through Slidell! Letโs make this yearโs 2026 parade one to remember.
๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ, ๐ฅ๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ! ๐๐
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We are honored to present to you a member of the Olde Towne Merchants Association St. Patrickโs Day Parade,
๐ KING, Louis Ochoa ๐
Louis Ochoa was born in Metairie, Louisiana and has resided in Slidell, Louisiana since 1990. He currently serves as Commissioner for the St. Tammany Parish Economic Development Corporation (STEDC), a position he has held since January 1, 2024. As the leading economic development organization for St. Tammany Parish, STEDC is committed to fostering transformational leadership and advancing economic prosperity throughout the region. Its mission is to build organizational capacity and sophistication to create a sustainable environment for growth and development, thereby ensuring long-term success for all residents. The corporation envisions St. Tammany as a premier destination for top talent and robust business activity, including formation, expansion, and retention.
Louisโs commitment to community engagement is evident through his active involvement with various organizations. Since 2019, he has been a board member of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as chair of the Events Committee. The Chamberโs mission is to promote and advance the business community by fostering collaboration, leadership, and economic opportunity, while its vision centers on being the driving force behind business success and advocating for sustainable prosperity within the parish.
From 2016 to 2018, Louis served on the board of the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, enhancing his connection with local business initiatives. Additionally, he was President of the Leadership Northshore Class of 2025, an organization dedicated to cultivating emerging leaders equipped to serve their communities. Leadership Northshoreโs vision is to foster a thriving community of informed individuals committed to positive regional development through collaboration and service.
Professionally, Louis is the owner of LOI Hospitality Group, managing several businesses such as NOLA Southern Grill, NOLA Lagniappe, Pinewood Country Club, The Sadie Jane, and The Villa. He also owns Louis Ochoa Investments LLC, a company focused on residential and commercial real estate. His diverse professional ventures support the continued economic advancement of the region and align with his dedication to providing opportunities for residents and businesses alike.
Louis is supported by his wife, Renee LeBeau Ochoa, and is the proud father of two children, Jason and Sadie. Together, the Ochoa family remains committed to their community, professional pursuits, and contributing to the ongoing growth and prosperity of St. Tammany Parish. Through collaborative efforts with organizations such as STEDC, the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership Northshore, they are dedicated to ensuring that St. Tammany continues to thrive as a vibrant community well into the future.
