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Mardi Gras: Zulu Parade unites NOLA with music, dancing and coconuts
NEW ORLEANS (BRPROUD) – For most of America, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, is just another day of the week. But in Louisiana, it’s Fat Tuesday. The Zulu parade is a longtime tradition that unites the community. This was evident in the festive atmosphere and crowds of attendees lining the route in Uptown New Orleans. A […]
Krewe of Southdowns parade 2023: What you need to know about route, parking, weather
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The 36th Krewe of Southdowns will roll out at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 in the Southdowns Neighborhood. Kids and pets are welcome to attend the family-friendly parade and watch as people in bright costumes march through the neighborhood. The Southdown Flambeaux will lead the procession, holding their torches. The […]
Need Super Bowl party food? Score big with Baton Rouge fan favorites
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Whether you like to fly with the Philadelphia Eagles or reign with the Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl snacks are part of the fun. Somebody you know – maybe even you – will be hosting a Super Bowl party this weekend. Still don’t know what to make or bring? Let […]
Krewe Mystique de la Capitale parade 2023: What you need to know about route, weather, parking
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – One of the longest-running Baton Rouge Mardi Gras parades rolls this weekend. Krewe Mystique de la Capitale will roll at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. This Capital City parade first rolled out in 1977 and is one of the oldest Mardi Gras parades in Baton Rouge. This year, it starts […]
This February, turn cooking into a date night
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – February’s arrival signaled an influx of red roses and specialty boxes of chocolate to retailers across the capital region. But some locals may look at these traditional Valentine’s Day gifts and wonder if there’s a more unique way to celebrate the holiday with their significant other. Anne Milneck, owner of […]
Where to celebrate Galentine’s Day in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The month of love can be more than celebrating romantic relationships, you can celebrate your friends too. In a USA Today article all about Galentine’s Day and its meaning, it says the holiday came from an episode of “Parks and Recreation” where the show’s lead went with a group of […]
Things to do in Baton Rouge this weekend: Feb. 4 and Feb. 5
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A weekend in Baton Rouge is never dull. The first weekend in February includes a free guided tour around a historic part of Louisiana, a class for kids to learn about the wonders of outer space and a chance to go back in time with a dinosaur-themed light show. On […]
Krewe of Oshun parade 2023: What you need to know about the route, weather and parking
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The first parade of the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras season is set for Saturday, Feb. 4. The Krew of Oshun will roll for the third time in North Baton Rouge at noon with a festival following at 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “We Are Black Excellence.” As of Feb. […]
Here’s where you can get boiled crawfish in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana’s crawfish season runs from January through July. Coincidentally, the season runs at the same time as Mardi Gras and the state’s festival season, making them a popular way to pass a good time between parades. Eating boiled crawfish with friends and family is a deep-rooted tradition. Native Americans were […]
Baton Rouge church highlighted in Disney+ TV series
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – It has been almost a year since “National Treasure: Edge of History” began filming in the area. A Baton Rouge church recently was featured in one of the episodes. St James Episcopal Church was shown during episode 7 of the Disney+ TV series. According to St. James, “The cast and […]
Mardi Gras-inspired beers to drink on the parade route, with crawfish
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Know what pairs well with catching beads at the parade? A nice, cool boozy beverage. There are all kinds of alcoholic drinks you can find on a parade route — cocktails, shots, hard seltzers, hurricanes, bloody marys, wine, frozen daiquiris and, of course, beer. There are lots of breweries in […]
Louisiana Art & Science Museum celebrates women with ‘Mighty Voices: Mighty Women of Theatre Baton Rouge’ event
BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) –– The Louisiana Art & Science Museum is celebrating women through its “Mighty Voices: Mighty Women of Theatre Baton Rouge” event on Feb. 3. It’s a celebration of the powerhouse women featured in Ashley Longshore’s first museum exhibition, “Diamonds of History: Mighty Women,” including Lizzo, Lady Gaga, Diana Ross and Nina […]
Destination Louisiane: Meet the woman shaking up the rum industry in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Olivia Stewart, owner of Oxbow Rum Distillery, wants consumers to think about rum differently. “My dream for Oxbow Rum Distillery is to really kind of be the authority of craft rum in America,” Stewart said. She is ready to make rum to Louisiana what bourbon is to Kentucky. “What we’re […]
Louisiana festivals bring food, music, fun to 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana has at least six seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter, Mardi Gras and festival. With the state being so full of rich traditions, heritage and culture, it only makes sense that people travel from all over the nation to come sample our meals, music and flavor of fun. These social […]
Baton Rouge man goes from wrongful prison sentence to ‘America’s Got Talent: All-Stars’
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Archie Williams, a Louisiana native, was wrongfully incarcerated for 37 years for aggravated rape, battery and murder. On Monday, Jan. 30, the Baton Rouge singer will perform on “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars.” Williams was exonerated in 2019. He told Prison Legal News in a 2021 interview, “I knew I was […]
Baton Rouge Blues Festival announces featured musicians, bands
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – This spring, Baton Rouge’s music scene will feature an event local blues fans have been enjoying since 1981. The capital area’s eclectic downtown region will play host to the Baton Rouge Blues Festival from April 21-23. As more than 32 musicians take to the stage, audiences will enjoy tunes from […]
Looking for things to do with friends or family in Baton Rouge? Check out these weekend events
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Looking for things to do in Baton Rouge this weekend? Look no further. The weekend of Jan. 27 to Jan. 29 is packed with new things to see and learn. On Friday, there will be a class that teaches you different ways to cook a chicken led by the Queen […]
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