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Zydeco concert at Live After Five<\/strong>; credit Visit Baton Rouge<\/p><\/div>\n

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Baton Rouge Events<\/h2>\n

Events listed below are held in Baton Rouge, unless indicated otherwise.<\/em><\/p>\n

JANUARY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration
\nVarious events throughout the city commemorating this seminal civil rights leader; Baton Rouge; http:\/\/www.king-raleigh.org\/natlevent\/body.cfm<\/a><\/p>\n

FEBRUARY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Black History Month
\nVarious events celebrating Black culture held throughout the community; http:\/\/www.theadvocate.com<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baton Rouge Blues Week
\nFeaturing nightly jam sessions, video festival, TV special, radio programs, photography exhibits, art gallery exhibits, special blues dishes at Baton Rouge restaurants, Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame awards, live jazz and blues in music clubs; Baton Rouge; http:\/\/www.louisianasmusic.com<\/a><\/p>\n

JUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Juneteenth
\nCelebration of our ancestors’ emancipation in Texas; lectures, tours, food, music; Baltimore; http:\/\/www.juneteenth.com<\/a><\/p>\n

OCTOBER<\/strong><\/p>\n

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair
\nCelebrating over 40 years of family entertainment via music, carnival midway rides, animal shows, clowns, and shows every night; BREC Airline Highway Park; http:\/\/www.gbrsf.com<\/a><\/p>\n

DECEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kwanzaa Celebration
\nSeveral celebrations throughout the greater Baton Rouge community; https:\/\/soulofamerica.com\/events\/kwanzaa-celebrations\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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