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Man accused of storing 16 tons of fireworks at home, including devices that later blew up and injured 17
July 4, 2021 5:48 PM
LOS ANGELES (CNN) - A California man faces federal charges after allegedly transporting tons of explosives from out of state, including devices that later exploded in a police bomb disposal truck, injuring 17 people, authorities said. Arturo Ceja III was arrested Saturday by special agents from the Bureau of... more » -
Downtown business owners expect big crowds from weekend holiday events Play Video
July 3, 2021 5:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - Concerts, live music and Fourth of July firework shows are back in downtown Baton Rouge. After many cancellations last year due to the pandemic, business owners are now looking forward to a much-needed boost in sales. Fred Taylor owns Poor Boy Lloyd's, and he's banking... more » -
WBRZ broadcasted 4th of July fireworks TV special after virus cancels levee gatherings Play Video
June 8, 2020 5:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - WBRZ and the Manship family, the local owners of Channel 2, are committed to providing a 4th of July celebration this year despite the health emergency. The Manship family and WBRZ have financially supported the fireworks show for 50 years. The company was looking forward to... more » -
Freedom Mile run will open Independence Day activities in downtown Baton Rouge next week
June 27, 2019 5:25 PM
BATON ROUGE – Runners are gearing up for next week’s 4th of July Freedom Mile in downtown. The annual event is put together by the Club South Runners group and BASF. A series of one-mile races and a half-mile run for kids and parents will wind through downtown... more » -
Relive the final act of WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi here Play Video
July 4, 2018 10:49 PM
BATON ROUGE – The 49th annual showing of WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi rocketed into the air late Wednesday night. It’s an annual 4th of July tradition in Baton Rouge. The fireworks show attracts thousands of people on either side of the river. Each year, 4,000 fireworks... more » -
Ponchatoula continues decades-long tradition of flying huge flag Play Video
July 4, 2018 6:46 PM
PONCHATOULA - As has been the case for the last 30-something celebrations of the country's independence, a huge flag flew over Ponchatoula Wednesday. “It’s quite a magnet for the community,” said Mayor Bob Zabbia. Dozens of people gathered in downtown to watch the giant flag go up. ... more » -
New Roads boat parade celebrates 36th year Play Video
July 4, 2018 6:09 PM
NEW ROADS - Around one o'clock Wednesday, the spot to be was in New Roads on the False River where it was a perfect day for a boat parade. In its 36th year, the boat parade's theme this year is "Salute the Troops, the American Heroes." People from all... more » -
Houston flooding disrupts 4th of July
July 4, 2018 5:33 PM
HOUSTON – Flooding from a summer downpour Wednesday canceled events ahead of Houston’s fireworks show. The city said its fairgrounds was flooded and people were told not to attend once scheduled 4th of July events there. A picture shared on social media showed the letters spelling out “Houston” floated... more » -
WATCH: WBRZ's Annual 4th of July Fireworks on the Mississippi Play Video
July 4, 2017 11:53 AM
BATON ROUGE – Tuesday night, fireworks exploded over the Mississippi River as the annual 4th of July tradition continues. WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi sponsored by the USS Kidd and the Baton Rouge clinic was an evening-long event. Festivities started at 4 p.m. Tuesday. The fireworks display went off... more » -
Remember the 4th of July on the False River that went viral?
July 4, 2017 11:38 AM
NEW ROADS – As an area favorite festivity takes to the water Tuesday, we can't help but remember the time the Boat Parade on the False River made one man internet famous. Christian Walther became a viral hit after he appeared in a news report and the graphic accompanying... more » -
New Roads celebrates Independence Day with 34th annual boat parade Play Video
July 4, 2016 4:50 PM
NEW ROADS - Thousands of residents from New Roads and surrounding Pointe Coupee Parish turned out on Monday for the annual Independence Day Boat Parade. Dozens of boats decked out in patriotic decoration appeared in this year's version of the event, which is held in New Roads every Fourth... more » -
Traffic snarl stretches for 19 miles between Lafayette and BR
July 1, 2016 3:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - A nearly 20 mile-long delay is stretching west from Baton Rouge toward Lafayette starting at the foot of the Mississippi River Bridge as holiday traffic combines with Friday commuters to drag eastbound travel to a near standstill. LA DOTD took to Twitter early Friday afternoon to... more » -
WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi set for July 4 at 9 p.m.
May 31, 2016 10:33 AM
BATON ROUGE - WBRZ News 2 will host WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi, sponsored by The USS Kidd, which is the largest fireworks show in Louisiana on July 4, 2016. WBRZ is proud to continue the tradition created by the Manship Family. WBRZ and The USS Kidd will provide... more »