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Fourth of July Celebrations in Baton Rouge and Beyond

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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!

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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. 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

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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

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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

Lumcon Meet the Fleet Baton Rouge Family Friendly Event

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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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Monster Jam Triple Threat Series Coming to Baton Rouge – Giveaway

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The Monsters return to Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge Moms has a Family Four Pack to give away!! For the first time ever, Monster Jam will bring its premier Triple Threat Series to the Raising Cane’s River Center April 7 – 9, 2017. The Monster Jam Triple Threat Series can only be seen in select cities across the country and features the most extreme athletes of Monster Jam.  Louisiana fans will witness a fierce battle for the championship with each competitor using customized high-powered vehicles: Monster Jam Speedsters, Monster Jam ATVs and the famous Monster Jam trucks. Due to popular demand, a fourth event has been scheduled.

Monster Jam® is fun for the whole family, so much more than watching big trucks. These trucks actually face off in two different forms of competition — side-by-side racing and freestyle: Side-by-side racing – traditional bracket racing, where the first truck, with the least amount of penalties, crosses the finish line is declared the winner. Freestyle competition – allows drivers a limited amount of time on the open floor to show off their skills. In this category, the fans serve as the judges.

Monster Jam

Monster Jam events are affordably priced for the whole family with seats starting at $15. Tickets are available at MonsterJam.com and the Raising Cane’s River Center Box Office (formerly the Baton Rouge River Center).

 For the most current show times, Pit Party times and ticket information, visit MonsterJam.com or follow us via our social channels below:

A few Monster Jam® fun facts:

  • Typical Monster Jam trucks cost $600,000 yearly to build, staff, compete, transport and maintain on the Monster Jam tour.
  • Steel body full-size cars are the vehicles typically crushed during a Monster Jam event.
  • Cars, as well as vans, buses, motor homes, airplanes and ambulances, are attained from local junkyards and returned after each event.
  • Average number of cars crushed per year: 3,000.

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Monster Jam Family Four Pack Giveaway

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About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.

Disclosure: Baton Rouge Moms is a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for our time and efforts in attending shows and reporting our opinion, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers and events coming to Baton Rouge, Feld Entertainment has provided Baton Rouge Moms with complimentary tickets.

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Baton Rouge Moms: Seven Days of Christmas Giveaways

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In October Baton Rouge Moms celebrated THREE FANTASTIC YEARS and the celebration continues as we recently reached 20,000 Friends on Facebook and 6,000 Friends on Instagram!! We have grown exponentially over the past three years with each comment, like and share that you have graced us with. We don’t like to refer to our readers as “followers”, you are friends, our sisterhood. THANK YOU for your support, your encouragement, your patience, your advice to fellow moms, and each one of those likes, comments and shares.

We appreciate you all so very much.

Baton Rouge Moms

What is Baton Rouge Moms?

What is Baton Rouge Moms? This is still our most asked question. Baton Rouge Moms is a hyper-local website, often confused as being a “Mommy Blog”, however, we are so much more! We have a blog, but we are not a blog. Baton Rouge Moms is a resource portal for all things Baton Rouge and family friendly fun. Baton Rouge Moms has many features that help families live and love in Baton Rouge.

Each week in 2017 we will highlight the following sections on Baton Rouge Moms to bring you great local parenting resources…

  • Baton Rouge Moms Recommend
  • Ask the Experts
  • Recipes from local food artisans
  • Volunteer Opportunities with our 2017 causes
  • Events and activities
  • Our highly anticipated Holiday Guides.

It couldn’t be done without the help of this beautiful team of moms, most of whom have been with us since our launch.

Baton Rouge Moms

 

GIVEAWAY>>>

To celebrate 20,000 Friends on Facebook we are kicking off 7 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS! Each day we will post a new giveaway on this post and on Facebook! Enter on each days Facebook post and enter here for extra entries.

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Congratulations to our winners!!
Megan Daigle Doucet
Patti Mcgrath
Ashley Aguillard Davidson
Tabitha Loudon Douzat
Erica Mautner
Hannah Walker Beckham
Lindsey Mart

 

EXTRA FUN: Use the hashtag #BRmoms on Instagram in your holiday photos, family photos, daily life photos, photos of the kids or while your out and about in the Baton Rouge area. We will be giving away random Gift Christmas spirit Cards on Instagram to celebrate 6000 Friends through New Year’s Day!!! Let the Christmas spirit gets you as you use one leather handbags to carry your presents or being the present itself!

 

 

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DAY ONE – The 12 Days of Christmas Kitchen Towel Set and Children’s Book!

A Louisiana Christmas Cookbook and Set of 4 Shatterproof Christmas Wine Glasses!

A Louisiana Christmas Cookbook and Set of 4 Shatterproof Christmas Wine Glasses!

2017 Planning Kit - (Recollections Spiral Planner, Planning Sticker Book, Washi Tape, Planner bands and Pen and Pencil set.)

2017 Planning Kit – (Recollections Spiral Planner, Planning Sticker Book, Washi Tape, Planner bands and Pen and Pencil set.)

 
Fashionably Functional RFID Leather Bag - 24 Pockets {Valued at $150}

Fashionably Functional RFID Leather Bag – 24 Pockets {Valued at $150}

Benefit Cosmetics Makeup Set!!! ($100 Value)

Benefit Cosmetics Makeup Set!!! ($100 Value)

Baton Rouge Christmas

$50 Gift Certificate to SimplyMCreations

Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6Qt/1000W

Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6Qt/1000W

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Free Events For Children and Teens

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We have heard from many parents that kids and teens are getting restless from being out of school for so long. We also know that having projects to do and feeling a sense of normalcy in the midst of the recovery process is beneficial for kids. Thanks to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, there are plenty of programs and activities to keep your young ones busy during the flood cleanup until school re-opens September 6.

The Library’s online Digital Library also is available 24 / 7 online (www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary) or you can call for help at (225) 231-3750 or text a librarian a question at (225) 361-8476. At the Digital Library, patrons have access to downloadable e-books, music, e-magazines, e-audiobooks, streaming music and video, online classes, language learning, educational and other games, as well as databases containing resources and information on every topic may be accessed remotely by any East Baton Rouge Parish Library patron. All you need is your Library card, and it’s free.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library

There’s always fun to be had at with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library

Here’s some events for children and teens happening at 13 of our 14 branch Libraries at this time (Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library remains closed). Dates and times may be subject to change due to limited hours of operation, and many activities require *registration, so it’s best to call the hosting branch Library to confirm the program’s still occurring and if registration is required. Visit www.ebrpl.com for phone numbers and branch addresses.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Events For Children and Teens

Movie Days
Main Library at Goodwood

Movies will be shown 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day until school begins, except Sundays.

*Build a Nest Story/Craft

Baker Branch Library, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 27

Join us in the Baker Children’s Room for the Build a Nest STEM Story/Craft. Children can listen to Mama Built a Little Nest by Jennifer Ward, engage in discussion questions, and build their own bird nest to take home. Ages 6-11. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so register early.

*Game Day

Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 27

Come play games with us! Children are invited to join us for a variety of gaming opportunities, including favorites such as Connect Four, Jumbling Towers, Uno, cards and puzzles, and Kinect games on the Xbox 360. Ages 6-11. Registration is required.

Arduino/Robotics Club

Main Library at Goodwood, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 27

Learn about programming and robotics using Arduino kits. You can make LED displays, fun gadgets, robots, wearable lights and more!

*Butterfly Story/Craft

Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 27

Listen to the book From Caterpillar to Butterfly by Deborah Heiligman then create a colorful summer caterpillar craft! For ages 4-8. Please register.

*Teddy Bear Story/Craft

Fairwood Branch Library, 3 p.m. Saturday, August 27

Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to the library for a fun storytime featuring the classic story The Three Bears. After the storytime, children will make a cute dress-a-bear paper craft. For ages 3-6. Space is limited, so please register.

Story Lab for Fall Writing Studio

Main Library at Goodwood, 3 p.m. Sunday, August 28

Open to middle and high School Students. To register, send an email at newsouthstorylab@gmail.com.

Documentary and Independent Film Group: I Am Ali

Delmont Gardens Branch Library, 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 30

Watch the film I am Ali.

*Snap Circuits

Zachary Branch Library, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 30

Use your genius brain to create various snap circuits after listening to a chapter from the non-fiction book Before the World was Ready: Stories of Daring Genius in Science by Claire Eamer. Ages 8-11. Limited to 8 participants. Please register.

Rainbow Loom Madness

Eden Park Branch Library, 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 31

Make keychains, decorations, accessories and more with brightly-colored rubber bands. Learn new patterns, teach other teens your best designs and have fun!

*Pre-school Storytime

Carver Branch Library, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 1

For children 3-5 years old. Sessions last approximately 30 minutes. Call to register, (225) 389-7460.

*Pete the Cat Story/Craft

Delmont Gardens Branch Library, 4 p.m. Thursday, September 1
We’ll read Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin and make a Pete the Cat figure craft using paper towels. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult or mature adolescent. Limited to 10 children, ages 6-8. Registration required.

*Tech Time at the Library

Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 1

Learn who discovered electricity and make projects using the Library’s new Snap Circuit Kits. Ages 8 to 11. Registration is required as space is limited. Call (225) 763-2260 for more information.

Ukulele for Beginners

Eden Park Branch Library, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 1

Come learn to play the ukulele, the Hawaiian guitar with a unique sound! Two experienced instructors will guide the new learner in picking out some popular tunes. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Ukuleles are provided but you can bring your own. Space is limited. Registration encouraged but not required. Sign up at the reference desk to reserve your place.

*Grandma’s House Story/Craft

Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 3

In celebration of Grandparent’s Day, listen to Grandma’s House by Alice Melvin and make a popsicle stick house frame craft. Ages 5 to 8. Registration is required.

Robot Story/Craft

Fairwood Branch Library, 2 p.m. Saturday, September 3

Listen to scenes from Frank Einstein and the Antimotor Motor by Jon Scieszka. In the story, Frank invents two robots full of personality! You’ll then get to create your own robot with Legos. For children ages 8-11. Registration is required. Registration begins August 7.

Ladybug Story/Craft

Central Branch Library, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3

Do you love ladybugs? Join us as we listen to a cute story about a ladybug who wants to go places, but never learned to fly in Isobel Finn’s book, The Very Lazy Ladybug. After the story, We’ll make twirling ladybug crafts out of paper and yarn! please register. Ages 3 to 6.

Anime Matinee

Main Library at Goodwood, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3

Teens are invited to enjoy an afternoon of Anime movies and Ramen noodles.

Story Lab for Fall Writing Studio

Main Library at Goodwood, 3 p.m. Sunday, September 4

Open to middle and high School Students. To register, send an email at newsouthstorylab@gmail.com.

For more information, call (225) 231-3710 or visit us online at www.ebrpl.com.

Vintage Market Days of Southeast Louisiana – Ticket Giveaway

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If you missed Vintage Market Days® of Southeast Louisiana back in March, no worries. You have one more chance to grab your girlfriends and join us for a weekend of slowing down, sweet tea, shopping, live music, and yummy food at Vintage Market Days of Southeast Louisiana, October 21-23 at the Florida Parishes Arena in Amite! Recently named as one of “7 Flea Markets & Barn Sales You Won’t Want To Miss in 2015” by Country Living Magazine.

Vintage Market Days of Southeast Louisiana

Vintage Market Days of Southeast Louisiana

Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Vintage Market Days events are so much more than a flea market, it’s truly an experience. The Vintage Market Days event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues.

Vintage Market Days® of Southeast Louisiana

 Tickets are $10 for Friday’s Early Buying Event and are good for re-entry all three days. Saturday and Sunday General Admission tickets are $5 and are good for both days. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the website selouisiana.vintagemarketdays.com or at the door the weekend of the event.

Event Hours & Admission

Early Buying Event on Friday October 21st 2016
10:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday October 22nd 2016
10:00am – 5:00pm

Sunday October 23rd 2016
10:00am – 5:00pm

Early Buying Event (3-Day Pass) $10
General Admission (Sat/Sun) $5

Admission for children under 12 is free.
Cash only at the gate please.

Once purchased, your ticket is good for re-entry into the event all weekend.

Vintage Market Days® of Southeast Louisiana

We’ve partnered with Vintage Market Days of Southeast Louisiana to give away TWO Early Buying Event Vintage Market Day Tickets!

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We hope to see you there! 

Peanut Butter Cup Mini Golf Tournament

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Come celebrate “Halfoween” with 10/31 Consortium at the 6th Annual Peanut Butter Cup Mini Golf Tournament!

Peanut Butter Cup Mini Golf Tournament

This is no ordinary mini golf game as living obstacles will appear on this enchanted golf course! Players are also encouraged to dress in costume. Teams of 4 or less will compete in 18 holes of mini golf for the coveted peanut butter cup filled trophy. The best adult score will receive The Orange Jacket and the best child (12 and under) score will receive a trophy.

What: 6th Annual Peanut Butter Cup Mini Golf Tournament
When: Friday, May 20th, 6:30pm
Where: All Star Lanes Baton Rouge, 9829 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge

Registration fees includes 18 holes of miniature golf, a $5 arcade game card, 2 passes for bowling (valid on a return visit), and a private 10/31 Consortium barbecue with hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, and soft drinks, and goodie bags.

**FEES:
$31 for Members
$40 for Non Members
$15 for kids 12 and under
Free for kids 2 and under

The dress is casual, costume or golf-tastic. Golfers may bring their own putters and caddies. Caddies and spectators may attend for $20 and includes access to private barbeque.

Cash or check will be accepted at check-in. Credit cards will only be accepted via Eventbrite.

Hole sponsorships are also available for $200. Sponsorships include 2 signs at your hole, a complimentary team of 4, promo items in goodie bags, and online recognition (website, e-newsletter, and social media).

As always, please bring non-perishable food donations for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to be entered into the door prize drawings.

You must be a 2016 PAID member of 10/31 Consortium in order to get the member rate. Contact info@1031Consortium.com with questions.

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About 10/31 Consortium 

10/31 Consortium is a Baton Rouge based club for Halloween enthusiasts. We hold many Halloween themed events throughout the year leading up to our largest event, the Baton Rouge Halloween Parade and corresponding ball, the Ghostly Gala. Through the fun of Halloween, we strive to be a positive source of hope and creativity for the children of Baton Rouge. We are a 501c4 non profit and Halloween club benefiting Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, and the Big Buddy Program.

Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Features Pixar in Concert

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Pixar Animation Studios has redefined our expectations for animated films, with incredible visuals, compelling storylines, timeless humor, emotional/tugs at your heart strings and music that truly takes these films to soaring places…. to infinity and beyond even. 😉

Some of our favorite Disney Pixar friends will be making their Baton Rouge debut with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra for Pixar in Concert! BRSO Family Pops! welcomes children of all ages to experience this fun-filled adventure through music and imagery featuring thirteen of Pixar’s most beloved films presented with a live symphony orchestra!

Together with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra and Associate Conductor David Torns, you can enjoy this remarkable cinematic journey through such beloved films as ‘Toy Story, Cars, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc., A Bugs Life, Up, The Incredibles, and more, all projected in high-definition on a movie screen above your Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra!

Before the concert and between the two performances enjoy the Kids Fair on the Baton Rouge River Center Theatre Plaza!

Be greeted and take pictures with your favorite Pixar characters including: Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl from Toy Story ; Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc. ; and Merida from Brave.

Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra for Pixar in Concert

Activities include:
Finding Nemo Bouncy House
Merida Archery Station
Face painting
Sound Discovery Station

Kid-friendly concessions:
Hot dogs
Cheese pizza
Nachos
Sliders
Popcorn
Dippin’ Dots
Cotton Candy
And More!!

Tickets for this once-in-a lifetime performance begin at just $25 ($12.50 children 12 and under)

Don’t miss this special opportunity to share great music with your family!

When: Saturday, April 23, 2016 ~ 3PM & 7:30PM
Tickets: www.brso.org (225) 383-0500

The Healing Sole – Pain Relieving Flip-Flop – Giveaway

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All moms have experienced aching feet, many of us have experience aching, swollen feet, especially when pregnant. Tired, hurting  feet are a common complaint for most people, especially those who have to stand for long periods of time, as moms, I think we can all relate! There are days when I feel as though I am on my feet from the time I hit the ground until I go to bed at night, I even eat meals standing!

These long days and extended periods of time on our feet can actually damage our feet, causing conditions like plantar fasciitis that lead to pain after a long day. I recently learned about a new shoe, a southern favorite, a flip-flop, created right here in Baton Rouge that is designed to help your feet recover after a long day of hard work or heavy activity.

The Healing Sole

The Healing Sole has been getting some much needed media attention in recent weeks, you might have caught Dr. Meredith Warner interview on WAFB’s Healthline, where she discussed the launch of her new groundbreaking invention and the many benefits it provides.

Dr. Warner developed the shoe after two tours with the U.S. Air Force as a combat surgeon in Iraq and Afghanistan. She saw the need for an easier solution to plantar fasciitis, a common and painful condition that occurs when the tissue that connects the toes to the heel (the plantar fascia) is damaged. It affects men and women, young and old, the athletic and non-athletic alike.

Dr. Warner realized that healthcare was becoming extremely expensive for her patients. With a high deductible plan, most of her patients had to pay for the treatment of their pain with cash for months before insurance would help. It is Dr. Warner’s goal to educate patients and to design, produce and provide consumer medical products to allow patients to take control of their own care. Often a foot doctor may charge a patient thousands of dollars to treat heal pain. Treatment usually involves expensive x-rays and physical therapy, painful injections and even surgery.

Dr.  Meredith Warner designed a flip flop that incorporates a variety of treatment methods within one simple structure that is portable, affordable and may be used repeatedly over time.  This means that there is now available a flip-flop that is actually a part of the treatment process for this painful condition.  This flip flop was designed to allow the foot to recover naturally.  The flip-flop is to be worn after the work day to enhance tissue rest and allow the body’s natural healing mechanisms to work.  In addition, The Healing Sole flip flop was designed to be compatible with a physician’s treatment program; it does not necessarily replace that program.

 

THE HEALING SOLE

FEATURES DESIGNED TO:

  • Relieve pain from plantar fasciitis
  • Reduce pressure at the heel
  • Release stress on key areas of the foot
  • Recover your foot function & comfort

  The Healing Sole Baton Rouge

It is important to get an EXACT FIT of The Healing Sole for it be effective, you can find a list of  retail locations here—>  https://www.thehealingsole.com/retail-locations/ or you can visit an upcoming event with Dr. Warner at the Flip Flop Shop in Perkins Rowe, this Saturday, April 2, from noon until 3 p.m. Dr. Warner will be there to answer questions about heel pain and plantar fasciitis, as well as help with flip-flop fittings.

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You can also find The Healing Sole online on Facebook and Twitter.

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Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor.

Cirque du Soleil OVO – Family Four Pack Giveaway

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Cirque du Soleil returns to Baton Rouge next month with OVO, its newest touring show in arenas. The production will be presented at the Baton Rouge River Center April 14-17 for 6 performances only, as part of a global tour in arenas around North America.

Cirque du Soleil OVO Baton Rouge

Thrilling more than 4.5 million people worldwide since the show premiered in Montreal in 2009 as a Big Top show, OVO will embark on a new journey, performing the same captivating production, but now in arenas, giving more people the opportunity to enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town.

Cirque du Soleil OVO

OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement.

Cirque du Soleil OVO

When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual.

Described by many as the most family-friendly performance by Cirque, OVO will be a treat for the whole family. Your family will discover fascinating acrobatics and gymnastic accompanied by a plethora of bugs, including, ants, flies, caterpillars, spiders, ladybugs, and frogs.

Cirque du Soleil OVO

Cirque du Soleil OVO Tickets

Tickets starting at 35$ (subject to change). Child tickets starting at $25 and can be purchased at www.cirquedusoleil.com/ovo . 

For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit https://www.cirquedusoleil.com.

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