BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – Today is #225Day, and while the official celebration happens Saturday, the excitement is already building in Baton Rouge.
The free, family-friendly festival has become a true love letter to the Capital Region. Launched in December 2022, 225FEST was created to celebrate local culture and push back on the negative narratives often tied to our community.
In its very first year, more than 14,000 people showed up to enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors, an art walk, and access to health and community resources. That number has nearly doubled…