BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Excitement is in the air as the Flower Fest returns to Baton Rouge, including floral exhibits and installations all to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Floral teams from all over Louisiana come together to create installations completely out of flowers. Money is raised to support research in the fight against childhood cancer. Attendees are encouraged to dress with this year's Under the Sea theme in mind. A sold-out Friday gala hosts 400 guests who get a first look at the 12-foot-tall floral installations. Live music from Pants Party, watercolor artists and pressed flower body art and forever tattos can be expected for entertainment. The program will have a presentation of the 2025 honorees and the St. Jude Child announcement. Organizers expected 4,000 attendees at this year's event. The Flower Fest has raised $300,000 in its first four years and aims for a $150,000 fundraising goal for its fifth year. Activities and vendors: Over 30 artists and vendors Food trucks Flower crown booths Kids zone Adult craft areas What to know before going to Flower Fest When: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, April 4; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5-6 Where: Pointe Marie, 14200 River Road Tickets: General admission is $20, free for kids 3 years and under Click here to buy tickets. List: Baton Rouge area festivals this spring, summer with music, food, art Large flowers on display for Flower Fest in Baton Rouge. (Flower Fest)Finishing touches of a floral display at Flower Fest. (Flower Fest)A flower installation being built for Baton Rouge Flower Fest. (Flower Fest)Purple and white flowers to be used in a floral display at Flower Fest. (Flower Fest)A floral display being built using orange flowers. (Flower Fest)A storytime flower installation at Baton Rouge Flower Fest. (Flower Fest)Floral Flower Fest sign. (Flower Fest)A woman poses with a floral installation at Baton Rouge's Flower Fest. (Flower Fest)Vases of flowers for sale at Flower Fest. (Flower Fest)Vendors selling items at Flower Fest in Baton Rouge. (Flower Fest)People attend Flower Fest in 2024. (Flower Fest) Latest News LSU men's basketball lands first commitment out of transfer portal Gonzales man charged in hit-and-run that injured 1 in Baton Rouge Adams calls on judge to ‘promptly’ dismiss bribery case, citing campaign  Pointe Coupee Parish deputy hospitalized after being hit by a car Federal employees union sues over Trump move to block collective bargaining ...read more read less