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TUES. APR. 9, 2019, 8 AM

Downtown Events


Baton rouge blues fest
Celebrating 25 years!
Baton Rouge Blues Festival is a 2 day event that is open to the public, where all are welcome to see blues performances throughout the weekend. Check out 45 performances and 9 interviews taking place across five stages at Galvez Plaza, Repentance Park, Town Square, and the Old State Capitol. Enjoy a steady flow of refreshments, food, and art from various vendors in City Hall Plaza!

Sat/Sun

13/14
APR

11:00 aM

LOCATION: City Hall Plaza/ Repentance Park

PARKING SUGGESTION: Third Street Garage

PRICE: FREE

WEBSITE: https://www.batonrougebluesfestival.org/

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Upcoming Events

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fri

12
APR

5:00 PM

Live After Five: Chris LeBlanc & Friends

Chris LeBlanc continues the tradition of kicking off the Blues Festival weekend at the Live After Five concert series!

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WED

10
APR

12:00 PM

Lunchtime Lagniappe: Bayou Sara Used to Be

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THU

11
APR

1:55 PM

Kamikaze Remembrance Ceremony

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THU

11
APR

6:00 PM

Blues Lagniappe

2nd Annual Blues Heritage event at the Old Governor's Mansion to kick off the Baton Rouge Blues Festival. Panelists will discuss "How Juke Joints Shaped the Blues."...

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