BATON ROUGE – This weekend’s 13th annual Mardi Gras Festival brought more than music and celebration. Organizers say the event also created new opportunities for local small businesses to grow.
After the Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade, many people stayed downtown to continue the festivities at North Boulevard Town Square, where dozens of vendors set up shop.
From live performances to food and craft booths, the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival filled the area with color, culture, and community. For founder Henry Turner Jr., the event has always been about more than entertainment…