People stuff hot dogs in their mouths for the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Ron Dunham pushes a cart of hotdogs for the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Firefighters boo police officers before the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company, one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A young boy waves an American flag while sitting atop the shoulders of a police officer before the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A young boy waves an American flag while sitting atop the shoulders of a police officer before the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A young boy waves an American flag while sitting atop the shoulders of a police officer before the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Nicholas Droge waves to the crowd as he is announced for the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Brett Dunham carries a load of hotdogs for the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Teammates shake hands before the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Police officers are handed “Cop dogs,” a combination of hot dogs and donuts that were displayed during Le Chien Brewing Company’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Pictured are the “Cop dogs,” a combination of hot dogs and donuts that were displayed during Le Chien Brewing Company’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A firefighter stuffs a hot dog into his mouth during the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
People watch as police officers and firefighters stuff hot dogs into their mouths for the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Firefighters stuff hot dogs into their mouths during the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Shane Cresie pours a glass of water for the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A police officer hands another a cup of water during the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Police officers stuff hot dogs into their mouths during the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A police officer tries to get his fellow officers to eat faster during the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
People stuff hot dogs into their mouths during the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A police officer takes a break during the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
People cheer during the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
People cheer at the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Police officers take a break from eating hot dogs during the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A police officer eats hot dogs during the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Firefighters gulp water during the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Brenner Marks celebrates after winning the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
From left, Gage McTaggart, Axl Lacour, Brenner Marks, and Nicholas Droge take a celebratory picture after winning the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
From left, Gage McTaggart, Axl Lacour, Brenner Marks, and Nicholas Droge take a celebratory picture after winning the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
From left, Axl Lacour, Nicholas Droge, and Gage McTaggart take a celebratory selfie after winning the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Pictured are the trophies that were handed out following the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A musician plays music during Le Chien Brewing Company’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
City Building Inspector and Floodplain Manager Rick Foster falls into water at a dunking booth that was arranged at Le Chien Brewing Company during its all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Ron Dunham prepares to throw a ball at the dunking booth that was arranged at Le Chien Brewing Company during its all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Brett Dunham prepares to throw a ball at the dunking booth that was arranged at Le Chien Brewing Company during its all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A young girl pets a dog during Le Chien Brewing Company’s Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Cannon Morales, 9, right, gives a high-five to Brett Dunham after successfully hitting the target on the dunking booth that was arranged at Le Chien Brewing Company during its all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Rick Foster falls into the dunking booth that was arranged at Le Chien Brewing Company during its all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
City Building Inspector and Floodplain Manager Rick Foster emerges from the water at a dunking booth that was arranged at Le Chien Brewing Company during its all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Families enjoy a day in the sun at Le Chien Brewing Company for its all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A bartender prepares a drink during Le Chien Brewing Company’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A bartender prepares a drink during Le Chien Brewing Company’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
People participate in the dunking booth game at Le Chien Brewing Company during its all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Shane Cresie, left, celebrates after hitting the mark of the dunking booth that was arranged at Le Chien Brewing Company during its all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A worker carries a tray of food during Le Chien Brewing Company’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A musician plays music during Le Chien Brewing Company’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A dog walks around during Le Chien Brewing Company’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Amy Foster is dunked into water during Le Chien Brewing Company’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A girl presses the mark to drop Amy Foster into the water at a dunking booth during Le Chien Brewing Company’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A young girl plays a game during Le Chien Brewing Company’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
A young girl places a finger over the misting station during Le Chien Brewing Company’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Denham Springs Mayor Gerard Landry speaks to a crowd during the inaugural hot dog eating contest at Le Chien Brewing Company. The contest pitted Denham Springs police officers and firefighters against one another and was one of the highlights of the brewery’s all-day Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
