Celebrate America250 in Baton Rouge

The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776 and 250 years later, the whole country is marking the moment. Join us in Baton Rouge as we celebrate this historic milestone with events, festivities, and Louisiana pride.

America250 on the River Concert: Saturday, July 4, 2-9 p.m.

Music always brings people together, and here in Baton Rouge we'll never pass up a good time to celebrate. Join us at Repentance Park in Downtown Baton Rouge for America 250 on the River, a concert featuring live musical performances from Amanda Shaw, Rockin Dopsie Jr., John Schneider, and Wayne Toups. Trust us, you won't want to miss this free concert just in time to get a front row view of the fireworks over the Mississippi River!

Meet the Performers

Original Louisiana Purchase Document: On Display through July 11, 2026

The original Louisiana Purchase document is now on display at the Louisiana's Old State Capitol until July 11, 2026. The Louisiana Purchase agreement, signed by Napoleon Bonaparte, is widely considered to be the greatest real estate deal in history. In 1803, the United States acquired 828,000 square miles of land from France for $15 million dollars. This purchase nearly doubled the size of the United States, making it one of the largest nations in the world.

Check out the Louisiana Purchase: Now On Display
The Original Louisiana Purchase Document on Display at the Old State Capitol

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