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Downtown Weekend Events; Traffic & Parking
Baton Rouge, LA. (March 27, 2013) - Many exciting events are happening this weekend, kicking off with two sold out River Center shows on Friday; Elton John and Anthony Hamilton. Many other events are attracting visitors and guests to the downtown area including the weekend long Omega Psi Fraternity District Conference.
Due to the anticipated amount of visitors on Friday evening, it is advisable to use alternative routes into the downtown area including North Boulevard, Convention Street, Florida Boulevard, Laurel Street, Highland Road, North Street, and River Road. Please plan to arrive early and enjoy our many entertainment venues, restaurants, and public greenspaces/urban parks before and after the events.
Downtown Restaurant Guide
Parking Lots/Garages within walking distance of the River Center
Downtown Parking Guide
River Center East & West Garages
• Located at the corner of St. Louis and Government Street
• Open at 6:00am
• Parking is $5.00
Belle of Baton Rouge Mayflower Street Parking Garage
• Located on Mayflower Street
• Open 24 hours
• Parking rate $10.00
Belle of Baton Rouge River Road Parking Garage
• Located on River Road
• Open 24 Hours
• Parking Rate $10.00
State Garage
• Located at the corner of 3rd Street and Convention
• Open at 6:00am
• Parking rates range from $1.00 for the first hour to a maximum of $6.00
Lipsey Parking Lot
• Located at the corner of St. Philip and South Boulevard
• Open at 6:00am
• Parking is $6.00