This is by far my favorite parade in Baton Rouge, and in 15 years, I have only missed one due to a…read moremedical emergency. Held in Mid-City and the Garden District area, it is embraced by the residents in those neighborhoods. The fact that it is NOT held in downtown Baton Rouge is a HUGE draw - I stopped going downtown for most of the parades during Mardi Gras because there is no flavor to the route, and it doesn't feel like it's anything special. For the Wearin' of the Green, families along the route open their homes to friends and even strangers. While parking can be a bit difficult, I have always been able to find a spot no matter which area I planned to watch it in, or have only had to venture a block or two out of the way. I make it a point to plan ahead. Plan to arrive early to ensure you can find a spot. Don't plan on rolling in at 9:30 when the parade rolls at 10. And just plan to have a fun morning visiting with your fellow BR neighbors. For the past two years, we have hosted a float and ridden in the parade. That's been a very wonderful eye opening experience! I love seeing friends and family out in the crowd, and it's fun to watch the lawns full of people. You see a true representation of this amazing city, and just about everyone is polite, enthusiastic, and thankful for the throws we spend our own money on. Some logistics - if you have small kids or aren't into the crowd scene, plan to watch it toward the beginning of the route. As it rolls down Terrace, there is so much open space in the median area. If you area more adventurous, setup alongside City Park on Perkins. And if you're looking for a true, crazy, wild parade experience, head to the Perkins Road Overpass and join the restaurants and bars for some good fun in the crowds. Rain or shine, the Wearin' of the Green parade is a MUST DO! I look forward to throwing you all some amazing stuff again next year!

Did you know Louisiana loves parades? I have never been to so many parades in my life. Growing up,…read moreI think the only parade I went to was 4th of July and that was a big deal... EVERY YEAR! As you can imagine, it's a party for almost every holiday here. So, I consider my daughter lucky for getting to spend most of her pre-teen life here in Louisiana where parades happen left and right. You think Mardi Gras parades are extravagant, well this one is right up there with those. Floats are big, beads are abundant and just as many hands are up in the air ready to catch whatever is thrown at them. This time, it's not the bight purple, gold and pink colors you see. This time it's a sea of green: beads, cups, shirts and even beards. The parade is not too far from where I live and it can get crazy. If you're a visitor and you think you'll be here for it, definitely worth it. The aftermath of the parade is definitely a sight, too. Parade route travels through the Garden District and on Perkins/Acadian area. Any of the plazas in that area become party central. It is definitely a family-friendly parade, so don't miss out and get your spots early.

The very best performance of the Christmas Classic The Nutcracker Ballet. My family has been…read moreattending their Nutcracker every year for at least ten years. It gets us is the Christmas spirit. This year they will be having 2 performances and both will be at The Suma Community Hall in Summa Louisiana. The first night is a Charity Event for The Food Bank so admission is 1 canned food item per person and that will be on Friday December 6th 2019 at 7Pm. The second performance will be on Saturday December 7th 2019 at 2PM, admission is $20 per person. Love this Nutcracker !

Soooo, I got hit by a beaded medallion, on my forehead that hurt like heck! But that's not going to…read morestop me from giving this parade 5-stars. Our group got there in the knick of time as it rolled around by the Capitol building. It was a night parade on a drizzly Friday night, but parade-goers still made their way to get their parade on and raise their hands for those throws. We got a lot of great stuff, from from headbands to stuffed animals. My daughter loved catching all sorts of stuff. So, yes, this is a family-friendly parade. It wasn't a rowdy crowd at all and all seemed to be on their best behavior that evening. The route is round-trip, beginning and ending at the River Center. I truly love how Baton Rouge is up-and-coming with many cool parades now, too. If you want to enjoy Mardi Gras festivities without going to New Orleans, you can definitely enjoy this parade two weekends before. There were a bunch of throws, so be sure to bring your bag to catch and store your throws. I am a big fan of these lower-key parades... tons of fun!

The parade runs through downtown so it is near a lot of bars. The floats weren't extravagant but…read morethey were pretty. The ladies in the parade were nice and threw a fair amount of stuff and the marching bands were good. One upside was that the parade was short in comparison to a lot of the New Orleans parades and it wasn't several parades back to back which was a pleasant change of pace. I'd definitely go again.

FREE Admission! Great historic site that is worth the visit. This site has two stories with…read moreaccessible elevators. The lower story has a ballroom and dining room, and the upper story is divided into bedrooms, each dedicated to a Governor that lived in the mansion. Upon entering, I was greeted by Alan who wonderfully toured me through the lower story and offered up some interesting facts about the site. I truly loved all of the exhibits and interesting facts about our Louisiana Governors. This site is in walking distance of many other attractions in the downtown area.

This is a free attraction. You could likely tour the building in an hour or less…read more If you can't guess from the name, a number of Louisiana's former governors, including Huey Long, lived here. Supposedly, Long, who wanted to be President, wanted the front of the building to look like the White House, which it does. Is it worth a visit? Well, sure. It's free and it's a part of history. It's not an amazing structure but it's interesting enough.

This was an awesome Mardi Gras Festival put on by the Henry Turner, Jr. & Flavor and The Ultimate…read moreLouisiana Party! From start to finish, there were live musicians and dancers (from Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee and more). I am a huge supporter of what Henry Turner, Jr. does for the music culture of Louisiana. His music and the artists he brought on board were truly talented, which amplified his love for the city of Baton Rouge. I know how hard he worked to make this show happen and I would love nothing more than for it to grow bigger each year. This festival happens yearly before, during and after the largely popular Spanish Town Parade in downtown Baton Rouge. Plus, it is family-friendly and is in the giant open space of Galvez Plaza on North Blvd Town Square. Food, retail vendors and even some entertainment for the kiddos made for a great way to spend the day celebrating Mardi Gras! If you missed this party, please check the photos for this page and you will think to yourself how in the world you were not there! If you'd like to see more of what Henry Turner, Jr. does around town, be sure to visit him at his Listening Room (located at the Belle Of Baton Rouge on Thursday nights) and check out his website: http://www.henryturnerjr.com/. Did you know he even wrote the theme song for Baton Rouge? Here's the link: http://ultimatelouisianapar.wix.com/brthemesong. "Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge"... perfectly fitting!

Stopped by here to see what it was all about. There is a small civic center onsite and a historical…read moremuseum in the original bank. There is a sign with a number to call for a tour. I was on a limited time frame so did not call. I did walk around the small park. If I happen to be in the area in the future, I will call for a tour.

We were here to watch the stage production of The Screwtape Letters…read more The theater was nice, and there was plenty of room in the rows for passing each other as long as we were standing. The seats were comfy, the building's temp was fine, and the experience was really wonderful. Drinks and snacks are available. I had a couple beers at a premium price, but they were cold and tasty, so no complaints there! ;) Everyone I had a chance to speak with was very friendly and kind. If you have a chance to check out The Screwtape Letters, I highly recommend the play. If you have a chance to check out the River Center, take it and have a great time!

Went to Raising Cane's River Center for a Baton Rouge Zydeco game, and overall it was a fun…read moreexperience. The game itself was enjoyable, and the atmosphere during the event was lively, which made for a good time. That said, the arena itself is pretty basic. It does the job just fine, but there's nothing particularly memorable or standout about the venue. It feels more functional than anything else. Overall, a solid place to catch an event, but don't expect anything too special from the arena itself.

We attended this Mardi Gras parade on February 3 and we're very glad that we did! The organizers…read moredid a wonderful job peppering the parade With a mixture of floats and marching bands and walkers.The weather was very iffy that day so we took a chance on attending. I was very happy, especially for the kids, that the participants all showed up with smiles. It really brightened our day! We actually viewed the parade from a corner where it rolled by twice. And the riders showered our kids with goodies both times around! This has become one of my families favorite parades to attend. We look forward to many more years :-)