Summer in the City 

Summer time in Baton Rouge is full of fun, free things to do and more to explore! Discover water parks and splash pads to beat the heat, hip restaurant patios to try and trails to take your dogs.

Top Events

July

• 7/3 - Kenilworth Independence Day Parade
• 7/4 - USS KIDD'S Fourth of July Spectacular!
• 7/4 - Baton Rouge Concert Band Fourth of July Concert
• 7/4 - Red, White & Blue Fourth of July Celebration at LSU Museum of Art
• 7/4 - L'Auberge Casino Fireworks Extravaganza
• 7/7 - The Life & Legacy of Chef Leah Chase
• 7/13 - Slam'd & Cam'd Car Show Baton Rouge
• 7/20 -One Giant Leap for Mankind at LASM
• 7/21 -Italian Heritage Festa
• 7/24 - Marucci World Series Opening Ceremonies
• 7/27 - Baton Rouge Irish Film Festival

August

• 8/23 - Fete Rouge: Baton Rouge's Premier Wine & Food Festival
• 8/17 - Woodstock 50th Anniversary at LASM
• 8/17 & 18 - Knock Stock Children's Music Festival 
• 8/31 - LSU vs. Georgia Southern: Football

September

• 9/14 - Southern University vs. Edward Waters College
• 9/14 - LSU vs. Northwestern State: Football
• 9/20 - Live After Five 
• 9/27 - Live After Five 
• 9/25 - LSU Theatre Presents "Trouble in Mind"
• 9/27 - Live After Five

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Featured Event - Slam'd & Cam'd Car Show

Join us for the first indoor car show held in the Raising Cane's River Center on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Come see the finest vehicles in the South and enjoy entertainment, food, and fun with free souvenir caricatures, music provided by DJ Get Low, Best Tattoo Contest and Celebrity Guest Tom Smith from Misfit Garage. We're giving away a pair of tickets with free t-shirts on our Facebook page. Comment to enter!

Top 10 Landmarks

In the Capital City of Louisiana, there are many sights to see — from sky-high towers to castles to live animals. So the next time you’re in Baton Rouge, put these top 10 landmarks on your must-see list!