Best time to visit Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge, LA

3 THINGS TO DO IN BATON ROUGE, LA (MAY 19 - MAY 29)

Plantation Pilgrimage

Plantation Pilgrimage

September–November | March–May • activity

If you are in New Orleans or Baton Rouge, you just can't miss seeing the old plantations!

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

late February–early October • nature

Your backyard could become the "first port in the storm" for these tiny fellows having just flown hundreds of miles above the open waters

Swamp Tours

Swamp Tours

May–October (all year round)  • activity

The most exciting and easy way to discover Louisiana's famous swamps and bayous

13 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival

out of rangeApril 12-14, 2024 • event

The largest free berry festival in Louisiana

Louisiana Renaissance Festival

Louisiana Renaissance Festival

out of rangeNovember 2–December 8, 2024 (weekends only) • event

One great adventure with a theater, a theme park, and an educational experience

Lafayette Mardi Gras

Lafayette Mardi Gras

out of rangeFebruary 2–3, 2024 | February 9–13, 2024 • event

The flamboyant and authentic carnival of Southern Louisiana

Baton Rouge 4th of July Fireworks, Shows, Events & Parades

Baton Rouge 4th of July Fireworks, Shows, Events & Parades

out of rangeJuly 3–4, 2024 • event

Dress your best red, white, and blue, and come to salute Independence with fireworks on the river!

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair

out of rangeOctober 26–November 5, 2023 • event

Family event with over 50 years of history and a social mission

Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade

Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade

out of rangeDecember 9, 2023 • event

Join tens of thousands of spectators for the vibrant holiday parade in Downtown Baton Rouge

Halloween Parade

Halloween Parade

out of rangeOctober 28, 2023 • event

One of the most popular fall events in Louisiana

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day

out of rangeMarch 16, 2024 • event

Celebrate "the green day" like Louisianians do

New Year's Eve in Baton Rouge

New Year's Eve in Baton Rouge

out of rangeDecember 31–January 1 • event

Baton Rouge blends a traditional year-end party with a local version of the midnight ball drop

Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow

Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow

out of rangeOctober 21–22, 2023 • event

A memorable getaway for the whole family!

Wild Alligator

Wild Alligator

out of rangeSeptember • food

Farm raised alligator is available all year, but it is also more expensive than the wild alligator, available only during this period

Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge

Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge

out of rangelate November–late December  • event

Baton Rouge Christmas lights displays fascinate people of all ages

Louisiana Marathon

Louisiana Marathon

out of rangeJanuary 18-19, 2025 • event

A fast and flat race followed by a vibrant Louisiana-style celebration

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