Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's Summer of Hope program's kick-off event at Liberty Lagoon Waterpark in Baton Rouge was cut short due to multiple fights.

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's Summer of Hope program in Baton Rouge, aimed at reducing violence through summer activities, drew a large turnout, but chaos ensued at the kick-off event at Liberty Lagoon Waterpark. Multiple fights broke out, leading to the event being cut short and police shutting down the roadway. However, the mayor stated that the incident would not affect future Summer of Hope events.

May 27, 2024
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