New Year on the Westside!

January 2024

Come try something new this new year on the Westside! Take a yoga class or experience the weekly Turn ‘n Burn Barrel Racing or the excitement of State Capitol Raceway drag racing! Tour the Atchafalaya Basin corridor and learn about our water heritage. The West Baton Rouge Museum complex is full of historic offerings, exhibits, and classes from woodworking to blacksmithing! Our beautiful, historic churches, cemeteries, and the Addis Museum and Railroad Depot add to the landscape of interesting offerings. Come find something new to learn, to find, to explore!

New Activities!

Mardi Gras Time!

West Baton Rouge is the place to be for Mardi Gras! Join us for upcoming parades in a family-friendly atmosphere such as the Addis Fireman’s Mardi Gras Parade (February 3rd) and Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks parade (February 11th).

CELEBRATE

Old Time Open Jam!

Live music jams are a part of what makes West Baton Rouge unique! You can hear live music regularly on the Westside at restaurants, bars and clubs. Check out live music at the upcoming Old Time Open Jam at the West Baton Rouge Museum on January 14th from 3-5pm.

JAM OUT

New Year, New Travels!

Make West Baton Rouge your New Year getaway destination! Enjoy affordable lodging and hassle-free parking, while experiencing the charm of West Baton Rouge, where hospitality awaits you at every turn.

TRAVEL

Recipes from the Westside

Grilled Fish Louise

Start the new year right! Make this delicious recipe with your favorite fish!

Recipe: Grilled Fish Louise

Courtesy: DC’s Grill, 4151 LA Hwy. 1 South, Port Allen

Photos from the Westside

Want to show off the place you love to visitors? Tag posts #OnlyLouisiana & go on a Bayou Krewe adventure!

Photo Feature –Another successful year at Jingle Jeepin’ Parade and Market! Here’s a photo of the first-place winner of the Jeep decorating contest. Thanks to Unfiltered with Kiran for the photo!

Make sure to tag #WestBatonRouge to submit a favorite photo to feature!