MARDI GRAS, Baton Rouge

MARDI GRAS 2025: Your guide to parades and parties in Baton Rouge and beyond
Let the good times roll! South Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season and there are several parades and parties that will roll through the streets of Baton Rouge and surrounding areas in celebration.
Bundle up and head out to these 6 Mardi Gras parades in the Baton Rouge area this weekend
Six Mardi Gras parades are scheduled to roll in the Baton Rouge area this weekend. The best advice if you're going to one or all six: bundle up. Current weather forecasts indicate the temperature will be in the high 30s when the all-female Krewe of Artemis makes its way through downtown starting at 7 p.
Mardi Gras 2025: See a schedule for parades in and near Baton Rouge
Mardi Gras season is in full swing, and local krewes are getting ready to roll in several parades taking place over the next two weeks in the Baton Rouge area. If you want to join in on the fun, here’s a parade schedule with a few routes to help you plan ahead.
Two parades made their way through downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday
On Saturday, Baton Rouge Mardi Gras started out with the Krewe Mystique de la Capitale. Families filled the streets for this parade to catch everything they could, but one family with a plan to catch more than others.
Things to this weekend in Baton Rouge: Mardi Gras parades, Samantha Fish concert and more events
Attend the Krewe of Artemis parade Friday Head over to downtown Baton Rouge for the Krewe of Artemis parade on Friday, Feb. 21.  Attendees can expect to catch themed throws, including the Krewe of Artemis’ signature high-heeled shoe,
Krewe of Oshun parade brings Mardi Gras excitement to North Baton Rouge
The spirit of Mardi Gras filled the streets of Scotlandville as the Krewe of Oshun Parade rolled through North Baton Rouge, marking the official start of the Carnival season. Now in its fifth
Ten Mardi Gras menus to check out around Baton Rouge
Celebrate Mardi Gras with festive flavors. From king cake croissants to vibrant seasonal lattes, here’s where to find the best limited-time treats in Baton Rouge.
Rain delayed Sunday's Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans. Will it be dry this week?
To the dismay of revelers, cold and rainy weather forced several New Orleans area krewes set to roll on Sunday to reschedule their Mardi Gras parades . Thankfully, weather forecasters are predicting that rain and cold temperatures won't be a problem when the rescheduled parades take off this week.
Baton Rouge weather: Rain, storms possible for Saturday Mardi Gras parades
If you’re going to a Mardi Gras parade this weekend in the Baton Rouge area, here’s what to know about the possibility of rain.
What to wear to Mardi Gras parades from Baton Rouge boutiques
Whether you want to level up your Carnival ‘fit game or are looking for a Mardi Gras attire refresh, Baton Rouge boutiques have plenty of options to piece together a parade day look. And when it comes to Mardi Gras outfits,
Some Mardi Gras krewes rescheduling parades due to rain
Some Mardi Gras krewes are rescheduling their parades set to roll this Sunday due to forecasted rain. On Friday, Feb. 21, the Slidell Police Department reported that the Krewe of Dionysus will now roll on Friday,
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Ready to roll: Here are the Carnival parades happening in the Baton Rouge area starting Saturday
Carnival parades in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas kick off this weekend, with mobile celebrations in north Baton ...
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'Our own people don't show up': Gonzales police chief questions lack of support for Mardi Gras parade
Gonzales Police Chief Sherman Jackson questioned the lack of involvement from schools based in the city during his report ...
Horses used during Mardi Gras 2025 available for adoption
Residents are being encouraged to consider adopting a horse used during Mardi Gras 2025. The adoptions are being made ...