‘Tis the season of long days and even longer nights! Kick start this year’s festival season with Baton Rouge’s Blues Festival on April 13th! From local legends to upcoming favorites, Blues Fest offers audiences of all ages an exciting and talent filled, family friendly afternoon. This impressive line-up includes some of the greats such as [...]
This weekend promises to be a great time for visitors and locals alike in the Red Stick …we’ll enjoy perfect weather, great football- and who could forget about the amazing tailgating experience! I also thought I’d share a few things to do in Baton Rouge this weekend while you are not at the game or tailgating. First [...]
While everyone knows that Baton Rouge is the tailgating capital of the NCAA, and no one can compete with the taste of flavorful Louisiana gumbo, boudin and jambalaya- there is more to Louisiana’s capital city than lively tailgating. Louisianans live by the French phrase “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” which means “Let the good times [...]
Come downtown on Friday evenings in the fall to shake your tail feathers, enjoy drinks, live music, festival food and a great time with friends at Live After Five in A.Z. Young Park! This 8-week free concert series is a great time to meet new people and kick-off your weekend. You’ll enjoy various music genres [...]
For those of you who are not going to Tuscaloosa this weekend for the LSU vs. Alabama (game of the season), we’ve put together a list of great places to tailgate in Baton Rouge for away games! Feel free to comment and add your own suggestions of fun game day experiences. The Chimes- Work on [...]
School is back in session, football teams are gearing up, tailgates are planned, and cooler weather will start sweeping over Louisiana’s capital city (well, ok, the cool weather might happen later!) August, September, and October are wonderful months to experience outdoor activities throughout the city. I’ve included my favorite outdoor activities for this time of [...]
The US Army Corps of Engineers announced that they will open the first bay of the Morganza Spillway at 3pm today to reduce the pressure on the Mississippi River levee system. River levels are just under 44 feet in Baton Rouge today. All attractions and casinos are open for business.
The Mississippi River continues to rise in Louisiana’s capital city. Today’s levels are just above 43 feet. As you can see from the photo to the left, or Department of Public Works is being proactive in preparation for high waters. Low spots in the levee have been sandbagged and two miles of Tiger Dam is [...]
It’s a beautiful day in Baton Rouge. We took our lunchtime stroll on the levee and snapped a few pics to keep you up to date. The Mississippi River is near 43 feet this afternoon and is still expected to crest between May 22 and 23 at 47.5 feet. We are relying on USGS for our [...]
As national news reports surface referencing flooding in Baton Rouge, we thought it would be best to update you daily here on our blog. On Monday, May 9th, the Bonnet Carre Spillway was opened to reduce water flow and pressure on the Mississippi River levees in southeast Louisiana. The city of Baton Rouge is protected [...]
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