Celebrate Independence Day, Downtown!
Baton Rouge Riverfront
Journey downtown to the Baton Rouge Riverfront and celebrate with us, our day of freedom. The Annual Star-Spangled Celebration activities will kick–off at 12 noon at the Riverfront Stage between the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial and Red Stick Plaza. Tour the USS KIDD from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information visit www.usskidd.com »
And Don't Miss the Boat! Watch the Fireworks from the decks of the USS KIDD. Tickets are $10. per person at the USS KIDD Gift Shop.
4th of July Event Flyer (PDF) 4th of July Activities Downtown! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
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8 a.m. |
BASF Freedom Mile * Runners take your mark! Join the Club South Runners for four one-mile races and a ½-mile parent / child fun run, from Hollywood Casino down River Road to the USS KIDD, 927-9200, www.clubsouthrunners.net » |
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9 a.m. |
Tour the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial * Walk the decks of one of America's most outstanding historic vessels, the USS KIDD (DD-661), and explore the Veterans Memorial Museum and learn of the sacrifices made by our nation's veterans to insure the freedoms we celebrate on the 4th. |
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12 noon |
Vendor Booths Open * Food Galore! Ice cream, pizza, hamburgers, funnel cakes & spicy Cajun cuisine. And to quench your thirst, ice cold soft drinks, beer & bottled water will be on sale. All this and so much more! Face Painting for the Kids & Bubbles The Clown!
The USS KIDD will be open for touring until 3 p.m. with patriotic music broadcast until the live performances start at 3 p.m.
* All proceeds from all beverage sales go toward the support of the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial. |
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3 p.m. |
Westbound Train featuring Anita LeBlanc * These veteran Baton Rouge musicians will put you in the mood to celebrate with a mixture of country, pop, rock, and oldies. |
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4:30 p.m. |
Na Na Sha * One of the hottest show bands in the South, Na Na Sha performs some of the greatest hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Get your blue suede shoes out and poof up that pompadour. It’s time to jitterbug on the Riverfront. Visit www.nanasha.com » |
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6:10 p.m. |
Air Raid Baton Rouge! * The Louisiana Air National Guard will conduct a fly-by with F-15 Eagle jet aircraft in tribute to our men and women in uniform. Immediately following, grab your helmets and take cover as vintage World War II aircraft stage a mock attack on the USS KIDD. The veteran destroyer will defend herself with her main guns. A Grand Experience! Hot Air Balloon Lift Off – Watch as the hot air balloons light up the evening skies! |
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6:30 p.m. |
Jenny Brooks * Jenny is a native of Slidell, Louisiana. She has appeared in videos airing on CMT and GAC, including “Till I Was A Daddy Too” by Tracy Lawrence and “Let Me Love You” by Lonestar. Visit www.jennybrooksmusic.com » |
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7:45 p.m. |
Jett Williams * Country music traditionalist and daughter of legendary singer Hank Williams, Jett Williams returns to perform selections of her latest CD “Honk”! Along with other favorites and country classics will lead the way into the fireworks. Visit www.jettwilliams.com » |
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9 p.m. |
Fireworks On The Mississippi "Fireworks On the Mississippi" A spectacular fireworks display over the Mississippi River commemorates our nation's independence at this year's celebration. 2011 Fireworks are sponsored by WBRZ-TV Channel 2 and the Advocate. |
And Folks: No ice chests, BBQ pits, tents, or pets on the grounds, please! |
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| 4TH of JULY ACTIVITIES DOWNTOWN! | |
Baton Rouge Hilton, Celebrate the 4th with Us! (PDF) |
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LSU Museum of Art, Red, White and Blue Dog! (PDF) |
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| Manship Theater, Fourth on the 4th! (PDF) | |
