WBRZ’s ‘Fireworks on the Mississippi’ a smash hit in Downtown Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE- Downtown Baton Rouge was stuffed with folks for WBRZ’s annual “Fireworks on the Mississippi.”

American flags had been in all places, welcoming individuals who drove into city for the present. 

Folks had been dressed up in purple, white and blue to see the fireworks, however nobody was extra decked out than Paul Leeper. 

“You bought lots of crowds down right here, you may have folks out right here from New Orleans and I met one individual from Minnesota,” Leeper stated. 

Within the hours main as much as the fireworks, folks had been handled to concert events and meals vehicles. A pop-up from Bethany Church had the whole lot folks wanted for a good time. 

“Free chilly water, free face portray, free balloons, and free crafts,” Melody Putnam, one of many hosts on the tent, stated. 

The present is understood for being family-friendly and that was seen all afternoon. Youngsters ran round kicking a soccer ball, a seaside ball and had their faces painted. 

Shannon Thomas, part of Airbrush Me, says this can be a nice occasion for the neighborhood. 

“We’re excited that the neighborhood occasions are popping again off once more to get out of the home,” Thomas stated.

And with all of the chaos happening throughout the nation and across the globe, Latoya Sampson with Transportable Selfies says the firework present is an effective way for everybody to take their thoughts off that and have enjoyable. 

“Police are in all places so you’re going to be protected. Baton Rouge simply want to come back out and luxuriate in it simply let go and let unfastened for a change,” Sampson stated.