1984 Press Photo Annual Mayor's Day at the Races at the Fair Grounds

Guests of French Settlement Mayor Eddie Millet prepare to watch race at Fair Grounds. Mayor Pete Heine of Baker, Louisiana, sees one similarity between politics and horse racing- "the uncertainty of of the finish line." Heine and may of his fellow mayors got some hands-on experience with the uncertainty of horse racing Friday as the Fair Grounds held its annual Mayor's Day at the Races.

Photo is dated 1984.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.