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Welcome to (puh-teet parwaz), or in English, Small Parish News. Our focus is to keep you informed in the latest on tourism and travel as well as current happenings right here in your own backyard. West Baton Rouge may be the smallest parish in the state of Louisiana, but that does not mean we don't shine! We take pride in our many unique fairs and festivals, local historical attractions, down home restaurants and some of the friendliest folks you'll find in the South.
Needless to say, West Baton Rouge is On the River, On the Way.
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REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST WINNERS:
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Pictured above (left to right) are first place artists from Brusly Middle School:
Zoe Maranto, Randall Gay III, Britt Bourgoyne, Averie Hebert, Khenedi Brown, Carter Freeman, Jared Simoneaux and Ella Dupuy.
(Left Photo) Second place artists from Chamberlin: McKinzie Whitaker, Johntrell Cato, Haley Riddle, Kaley Riddle, Layni Taylor & Sophie Sproles.
(Right Photo) Third place artist, Michelle Drego with teacher, Mrs. Sarradet from Brusly Elementary School.
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Lt. Governor Nungesser is launching an ambassador program so that our most passionate citizens can promote their special destination or attraction via social media. The 'Bayou Krewe' campaign, spearheaded by the Louisiana Office of Tourism, invites you to signup to participate in the program by visiting www.LouisianaTravel.com/Ambasador. Participants will receive a letter and a colorful sticker from Lt. Governor Nungesser and then will be eligible for monthly contests involving social media platforms.
Promote a destination or attraction by tagging it with
#OnlyLouisiana!!
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The Southeast Louisiana Gumbo Group, which includes West Baton Rouge Parish, attended the Travel + Adventure Show in Chicago this month to promote travel to the Southeast Region of our state.
Pictured left: Kathy Gautreau, WBR CVB Special Events Director, presents the Louisiana Fish Fry basket to George Peters from Rosemeont, IL.
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PURCHASED LIVES: NEW ORLEANS TRAVELING EXHIBITION:
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Purchased Lives is a traveling exhibition from the Historic New Orleans Collection with support from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. From the colonial period and into statehood, slavery was a ubiquitous element of everyday life in New Orleans and Louisiana-affecting all parts of the local community, economy, and culture. The official end of the international slave trade, marked by the signing into law of An Act to Prohibit the Importation of Slaves on the second day of March 1807, dramatically altered the way slaves were bought and sold in the United States of America. In New Orleans, this meant an increase in sales of slaves brought to the city from the Upper South, and eventually the establishment of the city as a primary hub of the domestic slave trade. Read More by clicking here.
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THE 13TH ANNUAL KITE FEST LOUISIANE'!!!
MARCH 31ST, 2017 - STUDENT DAY
APRIL 1st & 2nd, 2017
Named "
Festival of the Year" by the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association, Kite Fest Louisiane brings professional kite fliers and hobbyists alike to Port Allen in West Baton Rouge Parish. Great family fun is always on tap at the annual Kite Fest Louisiane', where the skies are filled with kites of all sizes and shapes.
Inflatables, face painting, a kite-making workshop and kite designing are just some of the activities for children. Bring the entire family, some lawn chairs and enjoy a day of kite flying, Louisiana food booths and indoor flying performed by indoor flying champions.
Admission is Free.
NO PETS OR ICE CHESTS PLEASE!
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This years Kite Fest Louisiane' is dedicated to Rich Comras, Team Rev Riders. Kite Fest lost a good friend in January 2017. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. RIP, Rich.
Good Journeys & Good Winds, Friend.
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Photo Credit: Heath Morris
Pick Your Passion in Louisiana. Whether it's food, history, culture or the great outdoors, the options are endless. So come and see it, taste it, experience it, then you can share it!
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#westbatonrouge
Tag us on Instagram: @westbatonrouge
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West Baton Rouge CVB | 225.344.2920 or 800.654.9701
2750 North Westport Drive,
Port Allen, LA 70767
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