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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
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