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Drew Brees kicking off Football ‘N’ America youth flag football league in Baton Rouge

June 29, 2017 by Baton Rouge Moms

Something special is coming to Baton Rouge! Drew Brees is launching a co-ed youth flag football league, Football ‘N’ America, that he hopes will grow into a safer alternative to tackle football across the country and possibly save the game of football. Registration for the leagues in New Orleans, Covington and Baton Rouge opens Friday, June 30th.

According to ESPN, Brees and Stuart said they researched flag football and saw that void because they found there wasn’t a lot of uniformity in youth leagues across the country. They also said they would also like to help create the type of family and community environment where games are a big event on Thursday or Friday night, followed by families going out for pizza together — or heading to the big high school game later that night.

“I think that this has the opportunity to really save the game of football, honestly,” said Brees, who didn’t hide his passion or ambition for the Football ‘N’ America league, which will kick off this fall in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Covington, Louisiana, before expanding into other states next year and possibly nationwide someday.

“I think we’re filling a void that is much-needed,” said Brees, who developed the idea with longtime friend and marketing agent Chris Stuart while coaching their sons’ flag football team in San Diego over the past two offseasons. “We felt like, you know what, we have the opportunity here to really create what will be the premier youth co-ed flag football league in America.”

Football is America’s game. FNA is a non-contact youth co-ed flag football league for children in grades K-8 with 5 different divisions. Leagues will provide a safe, positive, competitive, and family-friendly environment to learn the game the right way and have fun doing it!

Drew Brees Football ‘N’ America 6-on-6 Flag Football League 

Football 'N' America Drew Brees

Season: Summer 2017
Starts: Aug 25 ’17
Ends: Nov 5 ’17
Location: Burbank Dr. (Traction Sports)
COMMISSIONER INFORMATION: Brad Cresse – bcresse@tractionsports.com
 

During registration, parents may request their child to play with as many friends as they’d like. You may also request a specific team if your child is already on their roster and you have been notified by their head coach. The goal is to create a balanced and competitive league while accommodating as many requests as possible. All teams will have a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 10 players on their roster.

Brees will also help to coach the coaches in the Football ‘N’ America league by providing personal video tutorials and starter playbooks for coaches and commissioners. Registration opens Friday for the six-on-six leagues, which will range from kindergarten through eighth grade and be run in partnership with ProCamps.

Visit playfna.com for registration information.

Source: ESPN

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Camp, Community Outreach, Moms Tagged With: baseball, basketball, Baton Rouge football, Baton Rouge Kids, Baton Rouge sports, Drew Brees, football, Football 'N' America

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge and Beyond

June 22, 2017 by Baton Rouge Moms

Get out your red, white and blue and celebrate America’s Independence! Here is a guide to fireworks shows, parades and other Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge and beyond! Enjoy some family time at these family-friendly events to celebrate America’s Independence with food, fun, family, fireworks and most importantly, honoring those who have served and continue to serve.

Baton Rouge Moms will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in and around the Baton Rouge area, we have gathered the latest list of Family Friendly events for 4th of July festivities, thanks to our sponsor, BASIS.ed!

Basis Schools Baton Rouge

 

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge and Beyond:

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

Kenilworth Independence Day Parade
Monday, July 3rd at 6:30 pm

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

The theme of this year’s parade is “LIVING IN AMERICA” – Grand Marshal – Mike Manning, President & CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. This is one of the largest events in Louisiana celebrating our nation’s independence.  The annual parade is a Baton Rouge tradition, and this year will mark the 45th time we gather to celebrate our great nation! The 2017 parade is scheduled to roll at 6:30 pm on Monday, July 3rd.  It lasts about an hour and rolls as long as weather permits.  The route begins and ends at Kenilworth Science & Technology School on Boone Drive.

USS KIDD’s 4th of July Spectacular!
Tuesday, July 4, 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

The USS KIDD has been hosting a 4th of July celebration in the downtown Baton Rouge area for over two decades. In that time, it has developed into an incredible family event that celebrates our nation’s freedom. The evening culminates with WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi River sponsored by the USS KIDD!

Over the past five years, the KIDD’s 4th of July Spectacular has become synonymous with the patriotic activities that attract thousands of families from across Louisiana and the southern United States. According to the Downtown Development District, the Baton Rouge 4th of July Fireworks Celebration brings in between 75,000 – 100,000 visitors per year. The celebration is made possible in part by the USS KIDD Veterans Museum, WBRZ News 2, the City of Baton Rouge, community partners, area sponsors and volunteers.

We look forward to celebrating our nation’s independence with YOU, Tuesday, July 4, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

West Baton Rouge Parish

4th Fest 
Tuesday, July 4th 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

 

The 4th Fest is great fun for the whole family from 4-11pm! There will be plenty of great food, kids activities, spacewalks, water slides, magic shows and face painting, this year we were able to buy a shirt printing machine from http://heatpressmachineguide.com/best-t-shirt-printing-machine/ so we can give a customize shirt to everyone who attends. With music by Geno Delafolse from 5-8pm and Foret Tradition from 8-11pm. And, of course, Fireworks on the River at 9pm! Sponsored by WBRZ and The Advocate.

 Come enjoy this FREE 4th of July event on the Westside!

Walker

Old Fashioned Family Day Celebration: 
Tuesday, July 4 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge
Floyd Brown Band will be performing at the Walker 4th of July celebration from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th at Sidney Hutchinson Park. All games, festivities and events are free, bring your own food and drinks (no alcoholic beverages allowed) or purchase refreshments at the park. Come Join the FUN, FOOD, & FESTIVITIES! FREE ADMISSION, FREE EVENTS, FREE RIDES!Don’t forget your lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen and bug spray!!! No alcohol is permitted in the park.

Donaldsonville

July Fireworks:
Monday, July 3rd 2:00pm-10:00pm

Singing Competiton, 3-5pm Michael Foster Project,
5-7pm Hello McFly, 7-9pm Artemis, & 9:15pm  – Fireworks, Fun, & Fun for Everyone

Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge

 

 

Iberville Parish

17th Annual July 4th Hometown Celebration:
Tuesday, July 4 – 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Fourth of July

 

Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park. Plaquemine Lock SHS will be open for tours and demonstrations, free admission.  Friends of the Lock will be sponsoring putt-putt boat rides beginning at noon.  The Iberville Museum will also open at noon and admission is free. 3:00-9:00 p.m.  Mouth watering food will be served from the Waterfront Park (please no ice chest, pets or tents).  3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Veterans Boat Parade – theme decorated boats are welcome.  6:00 p.m. Dancin’ on the boardwalk until the Firework Display at 9:00 p.m.! Phone: 225-687-3116 Website: www.plaquemine.org
 

Pointe Coupee Parish

False River Annual 4th of July Boat Parade :
Monday, July 3rd 1:00pm to 10:00pm

Baton Rouge fourth of july

New Roads Presents the 4th of July Boat Parade and Music Festival, July 3 For More Information Contact: (225) 638-5360

St. Mary Parish

Party in the Park – Morgan City’s Independence Day Celebration.
Tuesday, July 4th,  4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Lawrence Park. 

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Join us for our July 4th Party in the Park! There will be live music by Driftwood & Groovy 7, BBQ dinners by the Tillman BBQ Team, fair hamburgers by X-Treme Sports, Immanuel Christian Church will have a soft drink and water booth and Morgan City Main Street will be selling beer on tap! Finish off the night with fireworks over the Atchafalaya River!
Please refrain from bringing ice chests to this event! Purchasing from these vendors supports this event and future events!

There’s something for everyone to celebrate this year’s Independence Day! We hope you have a fun, safe and Happy Fourth of July with your families!

*Dates and schedules subject to change. Please confirm with local convention and visitors bureaus before making your trip.

A big thanks to our sponsor, BASIS.ed!
Basis Schools Baton Rouge

BASIS Baton Rouge is opening in Fall 2018! They look forward to providing Baton Rouge families with the opportunity to experience a truly world-class education. We are proud to partner with Woman’s Hospital for this first BASIS campus in Baton Rouge. Interested in learning more about what a BASIS school will offer your student? Join them for an information session to learn from experienced BASIS school leaders about our academic model and get details on how to apply! http://basisschools.org/batonrouge

Filed Under: Celebrate, Entertainment, Events, Family Friendly Baton Rouge, Food, Holidays, Louisiana Tagged With: 4th Fest, Baton Rouge 4th of July, Baton Rouge Events, Fourth of July events, fourth of july in baton rouge, Kenilworth Independence Day Parade, Louisiana, Red Stick, USS KIDD’s 4th of July Spectacular!

Baton Rouge Garden Fest 2017 – A Family Friendly Day of Fun

May 19, 2017 by Baton Rouge Moms

With summer break just around the corner, now is the time to start planning for fun outdoor excursions and enjoying the bounty of locally grown goodness our Louisiana climate offers.  One such, not to miss, event is Garden Fest. Saturday, June 17th is Baton Rouge Garden Fest at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at the Burden Center on Essen at I-10. The Botanic Gardens are the perfect  escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Baton Rouge Garden Fest

Baton Rouge Garden Fest

Garden Fest is a family friendly festival in the middle of Baton Rouge, enjoy an early morning of omelets provided by the Louisiana Egg Commission, fresh Bloody Mary samples by Mason’s Grill, fun hayrides for kids and adults alike, educational programs, and it’s summer so… water slides! There will be vegetable tastings, plant advice, and answers to your burning plant questions. Taco de Paco, Ninja Snowballs, and City Gelato vendors will be present for lunch, snacks, and a refreshing dessert!

Baton Rouge Garden Fest

Baton Rouge Garden Fest Educational Programs:

9 AM Jean Pittman “Introduction to honey bees”
9:30 AM Dr. Chrissy Mogren “Good gardening practices for good bugs”
10 AM Tyler Carr “Guide to creating unique container gardens”
10:30 AM Dr. Yan Chen “Pollinator protection and neonicotinoids”
11 AM Dr. Kiki Fontenot “Backyard vegetable basics”

Baton Rouge Garden Fest
Tickets are $5 for ages 4 and up and free for ages 3 and below, we hope to see you there! Please come out, bring your swimsuits, and prepare for a fun Saturday in Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge Garden Fest

WHEN: Saturday, June 17, 2017 – 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
TICKETS:  Purchase tickets online or at the event as well!

Be sure to follow LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens on Instagram and  Facebook and enter our giveaway for tickets on the Baton Rouge Moms Facebook and Instagram pages!

 

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Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Education, Family Friendly Baton Rouge, Gardening, Giveaways & Freebies, Parks / Rec Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Blogger, Baton Rouge Food, baton rouge gardening, Baton Rouge Moms, Garden Fest, LSU Ag Center

Lumcon Meet the Fleet Baton Rouge Family Friendly Event

May 2, 2017 by Baton Rouge Moms

More educational fun is on its way to Baton Rouge!  Two of Louisiana’s largest scientific research vessels will dock in Baton Rouge this month for tours. The state Board of Regents says the three-day “Meet the Fleet” event will also include interactive displays about marine science. The Pelican, which is fitted out for offshore studies, and the Acadiana, designed for research in shallow bays and rivers, will be at the City Dock from May 19-21.

Meet the Fleet Baton Rouge

Meet the Fleet Baton Rouge

Meet the Fleet Baton Rouge

Meet the Fleet is a multiday event, from 9 AM to 5 PM, featuring flagship vessels of Louisiana’s scientific research fleet. The Research Vessel (R/V) Pelican and the R/V Acadiana, owned and operated by the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), will be featured and open for public tours given by the vessels’ crews. These two vessels will form the centerpiece of the event while LUMCON scientists and education staff display hands-on activities and provide information about marine research at booths set up dockside.

Event Dates: May 19-21, 2017
Event Times: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
Event Location: The City Dock, Downtown Baton Rouge (near the USS Kidd)

LUMCON’s MISSION:

“To increase society’s awareness of the environmental, economic and cultural value of Louisiana’s coastal and marine environments by conducting research and education programs directly relevant to Louisiana’s needs in marine science and coastal resources and serving as a facility for all Louisiana schools with interest in marine research and education.”

LUMCON’s marine education program has continued to flourish over the years as instructors have expanded programs for K-12, university and teacher education. LUMCON’s research programs have likewise grown and diversified. With interests ranging from monitoring Gulf of Mexico hypoxia, to improving marine aquaculture techniques and predicting toxic algal blooms, LUMCON’s scientists have focused on answering important marine science questions that are pertinent not only to the residents of Louisiana, but also to the nation and the world.

Come and learn more about Louisiana’s amazing research vessels, marine laboratory, marine science and how you can become a part of it all!

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Filed Under: Education, Entertainment, Family Friendly Baton Rouge Tagged With: Baton Rouge Events, Baton Rouge USS KId, Family, Meet the Fleet Baton Rouge

Featured Baton Rouge Camp – Adventures in Discovery with Magnolia Mound Plantation History Camp

May 1, 2017 by Baton Rouge Moms

We have a one of a kind, educational camp to share with you thanks to BREC, Adventures in Discovery with Magnolia Mound Plantation History Camp!

Let’s celebrate Baton Rouge! Magnolia Mound’s hands-on history camp is for those young historians looking for a fun-filled week of learning about the past! This summer history camp focuses not only on plantation life in Louisiana during the early 1800s, but also the history of our city over the past 200 years. Campers will explore Louisiana’s unique history through historical crafts and activities as well as the cultures that have been combined to build our great city. From open hearth cooking to quill writing, campers will experience firsthand the folklore, customs and crafts of the past. Two half-day field trips are included to expand the campers’ knowledge of museums in our area.

Adventures in Discovery with Magnolia Mound Plantation History Camp!

Adventures in Discovery with Magnolia Mound Plantation History Camp!

Sessions

SESSION 1 June 5-9 / Ages: 7-11

SESSION 2 June 12-16 / Ages: 7-11

SESSION 3 June 19-23 / Ages: 7-11

SESSION 4: SENIOR CAMPER’S WEEK I June 26-30 / Ages: 11-14

SESSION 5 July 3-7 (no camp July 4) / Ages: 7-11)

SESSION 6 July 10-14 / Ages: 7-11

SESSION 7 July 17-21 / Ages: 7-11

SESSION 8: SENIOR CAMPER’S WEEK II July 24-28 / Ages: 11-14

Adventures in Discovery with Magnolia Mound Plantation History Camp Details

8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

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