Suzanne “Sue” Landry Armand said her and her family never miss the Krewe of Lul.
That will certainly be true this year, when Armand will ride in the parade as the krewe’s 2026 Grand Marshal.
“It’s quite an honor being asked,” Armand said.
A resident of Luling for 53 years, Armand walked the parade many times when her five children were young. Her daughters were part of dance teams and one of her sons was involved with Hahnville High School band.
But this will be her first year on a float. Her float will feature a Valentine’s Day theme centered around her longtime commitment to community service.
“The international sign for volunteering is a hand with a heart,” Armand said. “So, I’ll have hearts and red clappers’ hands.”
She will also throw candy and Valentine sweets.
Armand volunteered with several community and church groups in Luling before moving to Covington in 2024.
“I was basically a volunteer all my life,” she said. “I was a mother of five, and I was a volunteer.”
Armand was involved with Holy Family Catholic Church, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, United Way, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and recreation sports.
“Volunteering makes you be a part of the community,” she said. “You get to know a lot of people.”
Armand said when she moved from New Orleans to Luling years ago, she found a welcoming place.
“It’s a family-oriented community,” Armand said. “We helped each other out. And I was accepted, even though I didn’t know anyone and hadn’t gone to school there. I was just accepted into the community.”
Before her retirement in 2016, Armand worked for St. Charles Parish Public Schools. For 15 years, she worked as secretary for J.B. Martin Middle School. She was also head coach for girls’ basketball and athletic director for the school. In 2005, she began her work in the administrative office for the school district.
As secretary at J.B. Martin Middle School, Armand interacted with numerous kids each year.
“When I would go to Walmart, I would hear, ‘Hi Ms. Sue!,’” Armand said.
Seeing friendly faces is what she’s most excited for when the parade rolls on Saturday.
“I’m excited to see people on the streets, people that I haven’t seen in forever,” she said. “I’m just really excited about being a part of it this year.”
