Downtown Development District & A Passion for Progress

A Passion for Progress

NEXT DDD MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH @ 8 AM

MESSAGE FROM THE DDD

PARK(ing) DAY 2024

INTERNATIONAL EVENT

On Friday, September 20th from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., join us in Downtown Baton Rouge for Park(ing) Day!

Park(ing) Day is a global event where parking spaces are transformed into creative social spaces, mini gardens, and parklets with unique themes. Originally started by the Rebar art and design studio in San Francisco in 2005, this event promotes safer, greener, and more equitable streets for people. It's a fun way to raise awareness about urban planning, sustainability, and the importance of community engagement.

The Downtown Development District (DDD), Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX), and Reich Landscape Architecture (RLA) have teamed up with local businesses and organizations to bring this event to life. This event is free and open to the public!

Click below to learn more about Park(ing) Day.

PARK(ing) DAY

DOWNTOWN EVENT

LIVE AFTER FIVE RETURNS

The wait is over! Join us for the first Live After Five of the fall season this Friday, September 13th from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Rhorer Plaza! Get ready to kick off the weekend with live music and fun! After the concert, follow the Brass Heart Band down to Boudreaux and Thibodeaux's for the Second-Line After Five from 8 - 11 p.m. for more live music and fun!

Click below to view the entire lineup this season.

LIVE AFTER FIVE

DOWNTOWN NEWS

INTERNATIONAL DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

This Wednesday, the DDD Staff is heading to Seattle for the International Downtown Association (IDA) Conference! This annual gathering brings together downtown leaders from around the globe to share innovative ideas, discuss urban development strategies, and explore new ways to enhance city spaces. Our team is excited to represent Downtown Baton Rouge, learn from industry experts, and bring back fresh insights to continue improving our vibrant downtown community. Stay tuned on our social media and LinkedIn for the excitement from our trip!

UPCOMING DOWNTOWN WEEKEND EVENTS

For a full list of downtown weekend events, please follow the link to our event calendar below!

FRI 13 SEPT

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MUDDY WATER MUSIC FEST

O'Hara's Irish Pub

Come out to O'Hara's Irish Pub this Friday night for part one of the Muddy Water Music Festival! This festival is a fundraiser in support of Tunnels to Tower, a charity for Veterans and First Responders.

SAT 14 SEPT

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CONNECTING EAST BATON ROUGE - CONVENTION

River Center

Join Mayor- President Sharon Weston Broome for the 2024 Connecting East Baton Rouge Neighborhood Convention! This event is free, but registration is required. Click for more information.

SUN 15 SEPT

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FOOTBALL TAILGATE

1717 at The Queen

Come and watch your favorite football teams at The Queen 1717! Enjoy some delicious food while watching football with your friends and family and relaxing with a great view of the river!

EVENT CALENDAR