Mardi Gras, Baton Rouge

Schedule for Mardi Gras parades in, near Baton Rouge in 2025
Catch beads and fun throws at Mardi Gras parades in the Baton Rouge area. This year, Fat Tuesday falls on March 4. In early February, local krewes will have decorative and themed floats rolling in parades.
MARDI GRAS 2025: Your guide to parades and parties in Baton Rouge and beyond
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 in celebration.
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,
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.
Krewe of Oshun kicks off Baton Rouge Mardi Gras season with parade, festival in Scotlandville
This was the Krewe of Oshun's fifth annual Mardi Gras parade, and the only Mardi Gras parade to take place in North Baton Rouge.
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 year, the parade brought music,
Baton Rouge Zoo celebrates Mardi Gras, hosts art festival
Families can join the Baton Rouge Zoo Mardi Gras krewe and see local artists’ works at an ongoing art festival through February.
Will it rain on your parade? The NWS has a new site for Mardi Gras weather forecasts.
Krewe du Vieux is set to roll through New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Unfortunately, equally nasty weather could also plow through the city at around the same time. Luckily, the NWS has a new site to help you determine your best course of action.
Severe Storms Saturday: Louisiana Mardi Gras Parades Affected?
Winter brings a host of events to Saratoga Springs, including road-running races, dance festivals, and its well-known restaurant week. Two standouts include the town's Saratoga Craft Marketplace and the Saratoga Festival of Trees, at which hundreds of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, centerpieces, and other holiday items are on display.
Barricades going up along Lafayette's Mardi Gras parade route this week
Workers will be placing barricades along the 4-mile Mardi Gras parade route in Lafayette as the first parade of the season, the Krewe of Rio, rolls Saturday night.
Mardi Gras barricades to go up in Lafayette as 2025 parade season approaches: Here’s where
Public Works crews will begin placing barricades Thursday at the start of the parade route (downtown area), starting at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then alon
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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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Mardi Gras just got greener
BATON ROUGE, La. - An LSU researcher has created Mardi Gras beads that sprout into flowers when planted in soil. Even better, ...
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Spanish Town Parade: What to know about parade route, parking
Here’s what to know before going to this parade. Parade Route. The parade route starts on Spanish Town Road, turns right on ...
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In a massive LEGO Mardi Gras model, the miniature parade is true to the spirit of Carnival
In the Presbytère parade, everything – floats, riders, buildings and even spectators – is made of about 35,000 LEGO bricks.