SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) The State Fair of Louisiana is back for its 119th year for a few weekends filled with rides, food, and fun times.

The fair's marketing manager, Russell Adams, says this is the perfect event to build lifelong memories.

"You can build a lot of family memories out here. One personally is that this is where my mom and dad's first date took place back in the 50's. I just love to see the families come out here and to see the smiles on their faces," says Adams.

This year, a brand-new ride has been added to the fair to make everyone's experience that much more enjoyable.

"This is the very first fair that this Ferris wheel has ever been in. So, I'm excited to have a brand new Ferris wheel out here, and it is also one of the largest Ferris wheels in the country that c

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