July 2025’s calendar of can’t-miss events around the Capital Region
July 3
Enjoy a star-spangled celebration at the Kenilworth Independence Day Parade. The neighborhood’s parade starts rolling at Boone Avenue with a lineup of festive floats that bring out thousands of spectators each year. kenilworthneighborhood.com
July 4
Celebrate the stars, stripes and land of the free with Fourth of July celebrations around town:
• Baton Rouge Concert Band 4th of July Celebration Concert
EBRPL’s Main Library at Goodwood, 7-8:30 p.m.
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• LSU Museum of Art and Tsunami Downtown Baton Rouge’s 4th of July Celebration
Shaw Center for the Arts, 7-10 p.m.
• WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi
Downtown Baton Rouge, 9 p.m.
July 11-13
See what’s blooming from the Baton Rouge Orchid Society at its annual Orchid Show and Sale held at the LSU Rural Life Museum. Along with vendors and flowers vying for awards, this event will also include educational sessions about caring for orchids. batonrougeorchidsociety.com
July 11 + 18
Calling all night owls! BREC Parks’ Late Night Hype events allow for after-hours fun at the recently renovated Howell Community Park. Expect extended swim hours, a DJ, food and drink, and more. brec.org
July 12
Live music and film collide for the (Neighbor) Hood Fest at the Main Library at Goodwood. This event features local musicians, neighborhood filmmakers and flicks about neighborhoods. Find it on Facebook
July 16
Get in some retail therapy while enjoying drink samples at Perkins Rowe’s Sip & Shop event. Participating businesses like Sweet Baton Rouge, Frock Candy, Shades and more will offer featured drinks in-store and exclusive promotions. Shoppers can also collect stamps on a bingo card for a chance to win a shopping spree. perkinsrowe.com
July 26
Brave the summer temps for a cool trip to BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo for Frozen Safari Day. Expect activities and opportunities to watch animals get relief from the heat by gnawing and noshing on frozen foods and other icy treats. brec.org/facility/zoo
July 26
Support BROC Foundation’s Athletic Training Outreach Program at BROC, Rock & Wine, an annual food and wine event held at Tiger Stadium. Sip wine while taking in the views and sampling dishes from local eateries. brortho.com
Arts Agenda
All month
Sing your heart out at Chelsea’s Live for its Shut Up & Sing Karaoke Summer Competition. On Wednesdays, there will be qualifying rounds to see who has the best set of pipes. Along with live performances, expect drink specials, door prizes and more. chelseaslive.com
July 10
Grab some new local art at the Live Painting Event hosted by 225 Theatre Collective and the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Watch artists create works in real time and bid on the pieces as they come to life. 225theatrecollective.com
June 10-13, 17-20 + 24-27
The story of a beloved little orphan unfolds as the actors of Ascension Community Theatre take on a production of Annie. Follow the pint-sized heroine as she escapes the orphanage and the evil Miss Hannigan for an adventure through New York City. actgonzales.org
July 11
Belt out hits like “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen,” “Fernando” and more with Direct from Sweden – The Music of ABBA. This tribute band is set to take the stage at L’Auberge Casino Hotel, bringing all the ’70s realness of the beloved music group. lbatonrouge.com
July 19
Prepare for a night of laughs when comedian John Morgan performs at the Texas Club. The Louisiana native, who has headlined comedy clubs all over the world, is known for his standup comedy inspired by his upbringing, relationships and other memorable moments. thetexasclub.com
July 31
Team Stevie Nicks or Team Don Henley? Decide your side at the Eagles vs. Fleetwood Mac concert at Manship Theatre. This tribute concert will feature both groups’ hits, deep cuts and other fan-favorite tunes. manshiptheatre.org
On the road
NEW ORLEANS
July 3-6: Essence Festival of Culture, essence.com
July 11-13: Running of the Bulls, nolabulls.com
July 30: Counting Crows at the Saenger Theatre, saengernola.com
ACADIANA
July 4: 2025 Broussard Independence Day Festival, cityofbroussard.com
July 16: 19th Annual Taste of Acadiana, cajundome.com
July 26 + 27: Brick Convention, brickconvention.com/lafayette
This article was originally published in the June 2025 issue of 225 Magazine.
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