July 2026’s calendar of can’t-miss events around the Capital Region
Party like it’s 1776
July 3
Celebrate the stars and stripes the Louisiana way at the 54th Kenilworth Neighborhood Independence Day Parade, which rolls at 6:30 p.m. kenilworthneighborhood.com
The National WWII Museum’s Victory Belles visit Manship Theatre for a special patriotic performance. manshiptheatre.org
July 4
America 250 on the River takes over downtown Baton Rouge to commemorate this historic Independence Day with fireworks and a free concert. america250la.org
The Old State Capitol will be open all day for a 4th of July Extravaganza with free games, crafts, karaoke and other family-friendly activities. Guests can also view the original Louisiana Purchase document, on display until July 11. louisianaoldstatecapitol.org
Set up chairs to watch the Baton Rouge Concert Band’s free Independence Day Concert on the plaza of the Main Library at Goodwood. brcb.org
11
Whether you want to bask in ’90s nostalgia or spend a night laughing until you cry, see Jerry Seinfeld perform at the Raising Cane’s River Center. raisingcanesrivercenter.com
Get your scoreboard ready for the Dancing for a Cause fundraiser at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, benefiting The Arc of East Ascension. Local stars will deliver ballroom-worthy performances with pro partners in hopes of winning the Fan’s Choice Award and other prizes. thearcea.com
11 + 12
Peruse the best blooms of the Baton Rouge Orchid Society at the LSU Rural Life Museum during the organization’s annual Orchid Show and Sale. lsu.edu/rurallife
18
Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room Museum Foundation invites Baton Rougeans to NeighborHood Fest. This free event, held at the Main Library at Goodwood, aims to bring people together with live music, food, film screenings and a hot dog eating contest. henryturnerjr.wixsite.com
19
The world’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band brings together two of the band’s most famous albums at the new show “Brit Floyd: The Moon, the Wall and Beyond.” Experience this iconic mashup at the Raising Cane’s River Center. raisingcanesrivercenter.com
On the road
NEW ORLEANS
July 3-5: Essence Festival of Culture, essence.com
July 11: Running of the Bulls, nolabulls.com
July 19-24: Tales of the Cocktail, talesofthecocktail.org
ACADIANA
July 3: Red, White, and Boom Independence Day celebration, youngsville.us
July 15: Taste of Acadiana, cajundome.com
July 18-19: Brick Convention Lego fan event, brickconvention.com
This article was originally published in the July 2026 issue of 225 Magazine.
