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Bust a Move During This Adult Hip-Hop Dance Class on Wednesday Image
Bust a Move During This Adult Hip-Hop Dance...
Established in 1973, The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge endeavors to promote cultural growth, economic development, and educational enhancement through the arts in the 11-parish region that it serves. This summer, the Council continues this mission with adult hip-hop classes held throughout...
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Show This Hot Dog-Eating Contest Who Is Boss During an Independence Day Celebration Image
Show This Hot Dog-Eating Contest Who Is Boss...
The USS KIDD has hosted an annual 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. Now, see what the buzz is about when you participate in USS KIDD’s 4th...
Mardi Gras Day
Mardi Gras -- also known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras...