Situated in midwestern Louisiana on the mighty Mississippi River is bustling East Baton Rouge Parish. The population of East Baton Rouge Parish is approximately 420,000 people. The Parish is home to charming small communities like Monticello, Baker, and Shenandoah to thriving large cities like the state capital of Baton Rouge.

East Baton Rouge Parish is an important engine for the state's economy. The Parish supports a diverse array of industries from traditional farming and retail businesses to advanced, cutting edge hi-tech and bio-tech facilities. Superb academic, research, and medical centers continue to attract the finest minds to the parish.

There is plenty of things to see and do in East Baton Rouge Parish. For cultural and historical enthusiasts, there is the Rural Life Museum, the USS Kidd and Nautical Center, and Magnolia Mound Plantation. For recreation, world-class attractions include the Greater Baton Rouge Zoo, Blue Bayou Water Park, and Alligator Swamp Tours.

Containing the best of everything, East Baton Rouge Parish has tranquil small communities to a major metropolis. But one thing is constant - the people. You'll find the residents of this parish to be among the friendliest and most caring people you'll ever meet, giving you the true sense of southern hospitality.