By james art 
Baton Rouge, La. (Wafb) – This is a big day for the town of Baton Rouge!
If you look at the calendar, today’s date, February 25 or 02/25, it spends 225, which is the area code for the red stick.
Over the last few years, the date has become an unofficial holiday among the natives, residents and transplants of Baton Rouge.
It’s a day to celebrate the rich and unique culture of the capital.
#225 Day began as a movement on social media. Residents published to celebrate the things they know and love for Baton Rouge. This impulse has even led to the creation of the long -awaited 225Fest, which will be held this weekend at the state fairs on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2. Click here for everything you need to know About 225 festivals.
If you can’t wait until the weekend, there will be a 225-day official party at Red Stick Social today. Festivities start at 16:00 Click here For more information.
Look at some facts about Baton Rouge below:
- Situated in the heart of the center of Baton Rouge, the Capitol of Louisiana is the highest in the country, standing 450 feet high and high 34 stories.
- A LOT OF CEBBRITIES, ATHLETES AND ENTERTAINERS CALL BATON ROUGE HOME INCLUDING CNN ANCHOR, DON LEMON, NFL Superstar, Odell Beckham, Jr., Emon ID, NBA Legend Judge, Randy Jackson, Actress Lynn Winnfield, rapper Lil ‘Boosie, actor Shane West, director Stephen Soderberg and hip-hop artist Kevin Gates to name a few.
- The first successful civil right boycott was held in Baton Rouge in 1953. The bus boycott of Baton Rouge, along with the arrest of Rosa Parks, inspired the organization of the famous bus in Montgomery in 1955-1956. Activists and residents of Baton Rug, who have participated in the bus since 1953, a boycott can pave the way for many civil rights protests.
Happy #225 Day, Baton Rouge!
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