PLAQUEMINES, La. (KLFY) – Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office Young Marines program one of the few asked to present colors at Zephyrs home opener.

On April 15, the Young Marines program was invited by the New Orleans Zephyrs to be one of nine color guards to present the colors at the Zephyr field in Metairie.

After the performance, the guest made their way to Homerun Porch to watch the baseball game and enjoy a meal.

Children between the ages of eight to eighteen who reside in Plaquemines Parish and who are interested in becoming a member of the PPSO’s Young Marines can contact Deputy Norman Philips Jr. at 504-657-6411 for more information.