By Paige Gurgainers

The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Minden is marking a major milestone this spring, celebrating 125 years of serving up refreshments and community connection across the region.

To honor the occasion, the company will host a community-wide anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 30, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Victory Park. The family-friendly event is expected to draw residents from across Minden and surrounding parishes for an evening filled with entertainment, activities and appreciation for generations of loyal support.

The celebration will feature a live band, jump houses, face painting, splash pad activities, food vendors, prizes, and complimentary beverages provided by the company.

Organizers say the event is designed as a heartfelt “thank you” to the communities that have supported the business for more than a century.

In a joint statement, the Hunter and Robertson families, along with Coca-Cola administration and trustees, reflected on the significance of the milestone.

“The Hunter and Robertson families along with the Coca-Cola administration and trustees are proud to celebrate 125 years of serving our region with a community-wide anniversary celebration honoring people and communities of Webster, Claiborne and Bienville parishes. This special event is a ‘thank you’ to the generations of loyal customers, employees, families and community partners who have helped shape this incredible legacy,” the statement said.

Parking for the event will be available at Harper Elementary School and Eastside Baptist Church, with shuttle service provided throughout the evening to and from the park.

The celebration highlights more than just a corporate milestone – it reflects a long-standing relationship between the bottling company and the communities it continues to serve, built over 125 years of local history, employment and shared tradition.