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• 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 »

• Pre-Juneteenth celebration to take place Saturday at Scotlandville BREC park

  June 11, 2021 9:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE - In honor of the upcoming commemoration of Juneteenth, a June 19 holiday that recognizes the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S., a number of Baton Rouge community leaders are uniting to host a pre-Juneteenth event Saturday, June 12. The event, which will take place... more »

• Rex Mardi Gras Ball canceled due to COVID concerns

  November 20, 2020 4:03 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Rex Organization has announced it will not hold its traditional Carnival ball on Mardi Gras night for the first time since 1882, according to WWL-TV. This decision comes after Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced parades will not be allowed to roll in 2021. Rex Organization official,... more »

• Security increased for New Orleans Pride celebrations

  June 16, 2016 2:29 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - City officials in New Orleans say they’re ramping up security plans for upcoming Pride celebrations in the city after the horrific events in Orlando last weekend. New Orleans Pride celebrations will kick off Friday. Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Superintendent Michael Harrison, FBI and Louisiana State Police have... more »

• State Fire Marshal's Office releases candlelight service safety advisory

  December 22, 2015 12:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As Christmas looms just around the corner and organizers finalize preparations for holiday events, the State Fire Marshal’s Office has put out its annual safety guidelines for event organizers who intend to use candles as part of their celebrations. Officials say candles have been used for... more »