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Area Festivals and Special Events
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Jan. 17, 2009 – Martin Luther King Day Parade
City of Port Allen 225-346-5670 |
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Feb. 14, 2009 - Black History Parade
City of Port Allen 225-346-5670 |
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February 15, 2009 - Addis Volunteer Fire Department Mardi Gras Parade
Contact the town of Addis 225-687-4844.
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February 22, 2009 - Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks Mardi Gras Parade-
Parade rolls through downtown Port Allen. |
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March 12 – 15, 2009 – 8th Annual Lagniappe Dulcimer Fête
Held at the West Baton Rouge Museum hosted by the Lagniappe Dulcimer Society
www.lagniappedulcimer.org Peter Payne 225-223-2361
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March 20 – 22, 2009 - Holy Family Catholic Church "Bear Fair"
The annual school fair features live bands, rides, games, food, and fun. |
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 April 3, 4 & 5th, 2009 - “Kite Fest Louisiane”
This one of a kind festival held at the
West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex off Hwy #415 at Rosedale Road features fun, games, music,
and special kite flying performances.
Special Student Day on Friday, April 3, for school groups,
free of charge. Saturday and Sunday, join us as kites take to the skies of Louisiana in a dazzling
display of beauty and fight.
Everyone can “Go Fly A Kite” at this annual event. From home built
kites to professional two line kites, we will fill the sky and provide an opportunity for children
and adults to learn, fly or watch. Free and open to the public.
Click here for more information. |
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April 4 – May 2, 2009 – 14th Annual Spring Art Show
West Baton Rouge Library 225-342-7920
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June 8, 2009 – WBR Chamber Golf Tournament:
8:30am, Tee-Off at the Island Country Club in Plaquemine. For more information call WBR Chamber of Commerce at 225-383-3140 or www.wbrchamber.org. |
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 July 4th, 2009 Westside July 4th Fest:
This great event is held from 4:00 – 11:00 pm. on July 4th. Jambalaya Cook-Off, food & drink vendors, clowns, great music and Fireworks light up the sky on the river at 9:00 p.m. Held on the levee just off Court Street in Downtown Port Allen. Exit #153 to LA 1 North, Right on Court street to the Levee. Free and Open to the public. |
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 October 4, 2009 – Sugarfest
An annual celebration of the importance of sugar in West Baton Rouge’s history, this event was voted the Top 20 event in the southeast in 2001 and 2002. It includes living history demonstrations, food and mule driven grinding, music, sweets contest and much more. Held at The West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson in Port Allen. 225-336-2422
www.westbatonrougemuseum.com.
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 October 10 & 11 , 2009 – Oldies But Goodies Fest & Smokin’ Oldies Barbeque Cook-Off
Held on the grounds of the West Baton Rouge Tourist Information & Conference Center , I-10 West at Exit #151. This two day event includes a State Championship Cookoff (IBCA Sanctioned), on Saturday, including categories for Professional, Amateur and a special Children’s “Lil Smokin” Cook-off as well as a Lemonade Tasting contest on Saturday. Over $6000 dollars in prizes will be awarded. The public can enjoy the barbeque, great music by Bit’s & Pieces, food & drink vendors and special activities for children. Sunday, brings the crowd to their feet dancing to the oldies music by Mason McClain and Elvis Tribute Artist, Brandon Bennett. Antique cars, oldies food, costume, Jitterbug, Hula Hoop and Twist contests, children’s activities and much more round out this great West Baton Rouge Festival. Proceeds from this event benefit the St. Jude Dream Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Contact the WBRCVB. 225-344-2920
Click here for more information.
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 November 8, 2009 – Veterans on Parade:
This annual parade organized by a group of community volunteers as a way of honoring all those who serve and have served our country as part of the United States armed forces. The parade is sponsored by area organizations who give all veterans a chance to ride and view the parade at no cost. The parade starts at 1:00 p.m. and begins at Rivault Park and proceeds down Jefferson Avenue and makes its way to Heroes Plaza and returns to Rivault Park for a special ceremony honoring the veterans. Immediately following starting at 4:00 pm will be the Concert in the Park featuring Lil’ Ray Neal, David St. Romain and the Legendary Ronnie Milsap. Tickets are on sale at all American Gateway Banks, $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the gate. To get involved in the parade with a float, volunteer information on veterans wanting to participate, or a sponsorship contact the WBRCVB 225-344-2920.
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Dec. 6, 2009 – Let it Snow! Holiday Open House.
The West Baton Rouge Museum puts on its holiday best. Fun in the snow for the children and many other family activities.
www.westbatonrougemuseum.com 225-336-2422 |
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Dec. 12, 2009 – Rivertown Christmas Festival & Parade
City of Port Allen 225-346-5670
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