First Baptist Church - Stars, Stripes and Sounds: A Patriotic Musical Celebration

A special July 4 celebration is one of several events First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, has scheduled this year to coincide with its 150th anniversary.

The church will kick off its anniversary with “Stars, Stripes and Sounds: A Patriotic Musical Celebration” July 4 at 7 p.m. The event will honor the country’s heritage, faith and freedom through music and dancers from the Baton Rouge Ballet Theater. Afterward, those in attendance will be able to head to the Mississippi River front near the church for a city-wide fireworks display.