Neighborhoods and Activities in Baton Rouge

Now that East Baton Rouge area parents and students have adjusted to the first weeks of school, it's time to take a look at some of the progress.  PEP, the Public Education Project, cordially invites all parents to an open house and School tour.  

The Dufrocq School- Open House and School Tour
Thursday, August 27th
4:30-6:30 pm
330 South 19th Street (At Government Street)

Come see your tax dollars at work! Originally built in the 1920s, The new Dufrocq School has just opened after a 2 year, $20 million renovation and expansion. The school's students are in grades K-5, and the expansion of course offerings includes Montessori and academic magnet programs.

For more information, contact Chris Trahan at (225) 922-5620 or ctrahan@ebrschools.org

This is one weekend I look forward to all year long:  when the Pennington hot air balloon championships come to Baton Rouge Louisiana. 

This year there will be other special features:  The Black Daggers parachute Team, the official U.S. Army Special Op Command Parachute Demonstration Team will perform live aerial demonstrations.  After their demonstration, the skies will glow with spectacular fireworks on Friday and Saturday night following the balloon glow.

There will be many other events such as the Balloon Glow in the evenings after sunset where the balloons look  like huge lighted ornaments. 

And returning again this year the BREC's Children's Village will be fun for the entire family.

And one of Baton Rouge's own appraisers, Harry Moran will be taking to the skies as usual in his colorful balloon "Zephyrus".  Now Harry flies early every morning in the top competition, so you may miss him if you wait around to find him in the evenings for "balloon glow". 

Come on out this year.  Don't miss the fun!