Sweet Baton Rouge Local Guide

The LSU Gymnastics team will celebrate its 2024 national championship tonight, April 24, with an on-campus parade that will culminate with a celebration inside the Maravich Center.

The parade will begin at 6:30 pm at LSU’s School of Music, which is located on the north side of campus on Dalrymple Drive. The celebration inside the Maravich Center will start at 7:00 pm. Admission is free and fans are encouraged to line up along the parade route.

Celebrate 35 years of Steel Magnolias! This iconic story of female friendship, big southern hair, and Southern charm is playing for a limited time at the Theatre Baton Rouge as this weeks Baton Rouge local spotlight!

Experience the timeless tale of love, laughter, and resilience LIVE on stage at Theatre Baton Rouge! Steel Magnolias remaining the 25th - 28th! Tickets for Steel Magnolias are $35.00 for Adults & $25.00 for Students/Children Under 17.

Step into Truvy’s salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where laughter and life intertwine. Meet the vibrant ladies with stories to share. As humor collides with heartbreak, witness the resilience of love in this touching journey through joy and sorrow.

You know our love for Steel Magnolias goes way back as some of our very first designs! We couldn’t not tell you all about this incredible play, happening in our city! Grab a t-shirt and a ticket and add this to your weekend to-do list!

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Huge congratulations to on their outstanding year and National Championship Win! 💜💛👑

Not sure where to park for the Baton Rouge Blues Festival?

There are parking lots and garages throughout downtown Baton Rouge, as well as street parking. You can also visit their website for more info on parking.

Like to bike? Thanks to BikeBR, they offer all attendees free monitored bike parking right outside of the festival entrance on North Boulevard.

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Headed to the Baton Rouge Blues Festival this weekend?

Stop in at Jolie Pearl for a little bite of the bayou with their new Bayou Oysters!

Get ready for the Baton Rouge Blues Festival!
Free music kicks off tomorrow!

The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is a FREE event celebrating the rich heritage of swamp blues and beyond. Come out and enjoy live music from emerging artists, legendary blues icons, and everything in between!

Want to upgrade your experience? Snag a BFF Pass for exclusive access to:

Drinks
Food
Indoor restrooms
Private viewing areas
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting swamp blues in our community and around the world. Their work supports a diverse range of musicians, from rising stars to international legends.

Location: Downtown Baton Rouge, surrounding North Boulevard from 5th Street to Lafayette Street.

See you there!

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Locals Supporting Locals: 10 Ways To Support Local

Louisiana thrives on its unique character, and a big part of that charm comes from the independent businesses and talented individuals who call our state home. From home raised goats to create soap and bath products to the mouthwatering pepper jellies made with locally-made goods embody the spirit of Louisiana.

Locals Supporting Locals: 10 Ways To Support Local Louisiana thrives on its unique character, and a big part of that charm comes from the independent businesses and talented individuals who call our state home. From home raised goats to create soap and bath products to the mouthwatering pepper jellies made with locally-made goods embody the spirit o...

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Today is the day of the Wearin' of the Green Parade!! Be sure and look for the almost Irish marching club as they march through Baton Rouge for another year for the .

Photo by Chad Keith CKPhotographyBR, LLC

How we feel about the time change…. ABOUT TIME & can’t wait for the to play tonight!

Grab those lawn chairs and dancin’ shoes because Rock N Rowe is back tonight with 🎶