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"American Idol" runner-up John Foster will perform on Louisiana's 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade float.

The float, themed "Gulf to Gumbo," highlights the teamwork involved in creating the state's iconic dish.

Louisiana's participation in the parade is a key tourism strategy, generating significant media value.

The state has won an award for its float entry in every year of its participation.

Louisiana's newest "American Idol" star John Foster will be the featured performer on the state's 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade float in Pasadena, Calif.

Foster, 19, of Addis, finished second during last spring's "American Idol" competition, earning praise from judges and winning fans from around the world with his country music performances that later vaulted him to an app

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