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15 things to do in Baton Rouge, LA

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

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

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

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
The largest free berry festival in Louisiana

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

Lafayette Mardi Gras
The flamboyant and authentic carnival of Southern Louisiana

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair
Family event with over 50 years of history and a social mission

New Year's Eve in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge blends a traditional year-end party with a local version of the midnight ball drop

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

Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Christmas lights displays fascinate people of all ages

Baton Rouge 4th of July Fireworks, Shows, Events & Parades
Dress your best red, white, and blue, and come to salute Independence with fireworks on the river!

Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade
Join tens of thousands of spectators for the vibrant holiday parade in Downtown Baton Rouge

Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow
A memorable getaway for the whole family!