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  • WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi: How to watch

    June 30, 2022 3:15 PM

    WBRZ's annual fireworks show above the Mississippi River will return Monday, July 4, 2022 for a 53rd year. Fireworks will rocket into the sky at 9 p.m. on July 4 and WBRZ will produce a live telecast of the fireworks on WBRZ Plus, the region’s only local streaming and... more »
  • 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 »
  • Kenilworth Independence Day Parade returns in 2021 Play Video

    June 22, 2021 12:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Kenilworth Independence Day Parade will be among the first to return to the capital area after the coronavirus pandemic shut down most public celebrations last year. The Kenilworth Civic Association announced Tuesday that the parade will be held July 3, 2021. The parade will kick... more »
  • Mid City celebrates Mardi Gras with reverse parade

    February 7, 2021 11:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The annual Mid City Mardi Gras Parade rolled out as planned Sunday afternoon with a COVID added twist. "Everyone needs something to smile about, everyone needs something to get excited about, and Mardi Gras is that," Symphony Malveaux with the Mid City Redevelopment Alliance... more »
  • City of Walker celebrates Independence Day Play Video

    July 4, 2020 11:33 PM

    WALKER - Despite the rain and COVID-19, the 4th of July celebration at Sidney Hutchinson in Walker still went on as scheduled. The park holds about 30,000 people, but only 200 up for the fire works show, so there was no problem with social distancing. The Mayor of... more »
  • African American History Museum celebrates end of Black History Month in spite of racist graffiti Play Video

    March 1, 2020 12:08 AM

    This last day of February is a reason for celebration for a lot of people in the community, as it is the last day of Black History Month. "We close out Black History Month with a celebration of black culture and history," said Jason Roberst, the son of... more »
  • Patrick Queen to receive key to New Roads at National Championship parade

    January 19, 2020 2:05 PM

    NEW ROADS - New Roads will hold a parade in honor of LSU linebacker Patrick Queen, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. The parade will also recognize Mississippi State football player, Stephen Guidry. Both played for Livonia High School and happen to be best friends. After the parade, a... more »
  • The perfect ending to the perfect season; The Tigers who won it all celebrate the season with a parade Play Video

    January 18, 2020 11:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Thousands of LSU fans piled up on LSU's campus to celebrate with the Tigers for doing the unthinkable. It was a Tiger Mardi Gras on Saturday Jan. 18 at LSU's campus. A sea of purple and gold drowned LSU's campus as fans were cheering and catching... more »
  • Denham Springs holds festival to showcase city progress, community Play Video

    August 19, 2017 11:37 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - The residents of Denham Springs are gathering for a weekend-long celebration put on by volunteers to bring relief to flood-affected families and showcase the progress the city has made. Denham Strong, a group created after the August 2016 flood, hosted what they call "Celebration of Hope."... more »
  • Port Allen gears up for bigger, better 'Juneteenth' celebration Play Video

    June 18, 2017 12:05 AM

    PORT ALLEN - The City of Port Allen is going all out for this year's Juneteenth Freedom Festival. More than just a festival, it's a full-on carnival with rides, food and games. Residents have been celebrating Juneteenth here for almost 20 years. But this year, the city kicked... more »
  • Year-long bicentennial celebration to kick-off on New Year's Eve

    November 3, 2016 1:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Mayor Kip Holden announced that the city will kick-off a year-long Bicentennial celebration on New Year's Eve. The Baton Rouge Bicentennial will kick-off at the 2016 Red Stick Revelry New Year's Eve celebration at The Crest Stage in Glavez Plaza and the North Boulevard Town Square... more »
  • Juneteenth Celebration kicks off in downtown Play Video

    June 18, 2016 11:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - People moved to the sound of live gospel music Saturday as the Juneteenth Celebration kicked off in downtown Baton Rouge. The celebration has taken place for five years now, and every year it grows in size. "Initially it was 400 to 500 people with one... more »
  • City of Central to celebrate Veterans Day with guests, live music

    November 11, 2015 2:51 PM

    CENTRAL - The City of Central will celebrate Veterans Day Wednesday night with a host of guest speakers and musical tributes. The event kicks off tonight at 6 p.m. in the Central Intermediate School Courtyard. According to the schedule of events, guest speakers include United States Congressman Garret... more »
  • New Year's Celebrations abound Play Video

    December 31, 2013 6:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE- As 2014 approaches, several establishments are preparing to ring in the new year in style. L'auberge Casino is prepping more than 3,000 desserts for their event this evening, including a special cake made with gold dust. "I wanted to go back to the 1950's kind of... more »

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