Sep 04, 2026
BATON ROUGE mdash; Football season is here, and this week onnbsp;Positively BR, wersquo;re diving headfirst into some of the traditions that make game days in Baton Rouge unlike anywhere else.First up, wersquo;re getting a taste of Tiger Stadium.Angelica Butine finds out what food fans can expect t o see on game days this season, and WBRZrsquo;s Madison Smith joins her for a taste test. From game day favorites to new bites, theyrsquo;re digging into what fans may be enjoying when they head to Tiger Stadium.And because in Baton Rouge, game day starts long before kickoff, Angelica also talks all things tailgating.She sits down with WBRZrsquo;s Joe Collins fornbsp;Tailgating on 2, talking about the traditions, food and atmosphere that make LSU Saturdays a full-day event.But football isnrsquo;t the only thing wersquo;re celebrating this week.Itrsquo;snbsp;National Wildlife Day, and Angelica is going wild with Global Wildlife.She talks with the wildlife park about itsnbsp;Sunset Safaris, taking place every weekend throughout September. The experience gives visitors a chance to explore the park as the sun goes down and see a different side of the animals.And while September may be here, summer isnrsquo;t over just yet.Labor Day weekend marksnbsp;Blue Bayou Water Parkrsquo;s final weekend open for the season, so Angelica heads out for a One Tank Trip to end summer with a splash.From hitting the slides to cooling off in the Louisiana heat, itrsquo;s one last chance to enjoy the water park before it closes for the season.Blue Bayou Water Parknbsp;in Baton Rouge offers families more than 20 rides and attractions spread across 18 acres.Alaina Perry, social media manager at Blue Bayou, said the park is built around family time. "This is Blue Bayou water park; it's a place for families to come and just make memories and enjoy their time here and grow closer as a family while also having lots of fun in the water," Perry said.The park has something for all ages, from high-speed thrills to slow, easy floats.For younger visitors, the experience tends to stick with them. "I would tell everyone to come here. I'd like tell my friends, my cousins, all sorts of stuff," said Lorelei.nbsp;She also said the park has broad appeal. "Because it's like a fun hangout place for adults and kids to hang out and have fun," Lorelei said.For some kids, the park offers more than just a good time. "I'm usually scared of water slides, but I tested out the ones over here, and it made me conquer my fears," said Mia, age 10.One of the park's bigger draws is Azuka, a slide that towers 60 feet above the park and offers one of Blue Bayou's biggest drops.Meanwhile, while summer is winding down, the holiday season is already on the minds of dancers across Baton Rouge.Angelica sits down with thenbsp;Baton Rouge Ballet Theatrenbsp;to talk aboutnbsp;Nutcracker auditionsnbsp;and what it takes to earn a spot in one of the Capital Cityrsquo;s most beloved holiday traditions.From tailgating and Tiger Stadium to wildlife, water slides and holiday magic, this weekrsquo;snbsp;Positively BRnbsp;is packed with good things happening around Baton Rouge and beyond.Catch the sixth episode ofnbsp;Positively BRnbsp;and find something good happening around the Capital City.New episodes premiere every Friday at noon on YouTube and Spotify!Permalink| Comments ...read more read less
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