Louisiana officials plan to permanently close the Washington Street exit from Interstate 10 eastbound in Baton Rouge, saying it causes drivers to weave in and out of lanes and clog up traffic.

The Visit Baton Rouge Swamp Blues Stage is located near North Boulevard at Galvez Plaza. Chris Whittington Family LA1 Stage can be found between S. River Road and Lafayette Street in Lafayette Park.

Carnival parades in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas kick off ... ending on Harding Boulevard (see map). Make a day of it as once the parade is done, the all-ages festival cranks up at ...