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Leading up to Mardi Gras Day on March 4, nine parades will light up Baton Rouge, complete with festive floats, energetic marching bands, live music, dancing and more. Baton Rouge offers a variety of parades, and it has become a favorite place for families looking to celebrate Mardi Gras. Start planning your trip now to indulge in all of the Mardi Gras festivities, Baton Rouge restaurants, attractions and more! The family-friendly Baton Rouge Mardi Gras kicks off with traditional floats, fancy balls The city of New Orleans may host the biggest Mardi Gras parades in Louisiana, but other cities' parades can be just as elaborate and infamous. The Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade in Downtown Baton Krewe of Denham Springs Mardi Gras Parade Saturday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. starting at Denham Springs High School. Donaldsonville's Mardi Gras Parade Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. Krewe of Ascension's Mardi Gras Mambo Parade Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. in Gonzales. Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival - North Boulevard Town Square Saturday, March 1 The Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival is family friendly and free to the public. It features continuous live music of various genres, a Vendor’s Village and Food Court filled with festival food favorites for this annual celebration. Lawn seating, so bring your chairs. 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. BATON ROUGE — Carnival is longer than usual this year, running eight weeks and two days. By tradition, king cake sales begin on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and run through Mardi Gras, which is March 4 Downtown Baton Rouge. Krewe of Orion. Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Baton Rouge. Mid City Gras. Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. Mid City Gras. File photo. North Boulevard from 19th Street to Foster Blvd. Krewe of Southdowns. Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Southdowns neighborhood, starting at Glasgow Middle School. Spanish Town Mardi Gras. March 1 at noon Spanish Town KREWE OF ORION. When: Saturday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: St. Philip Street in Baton Rouge. The Krewe of Orion's 24th annual Mardi Gras parade in downtown Baton Rouge will once again Yes! Baton Rouge celebrates Mardi Gras—the festive time of carnival between Epiphany (January 6th) through Ash Wednesday. Like the rest of South Louisiana, Baton Rouge observes the season of Mardi Gras (yes, it’s a season) with a variety of parades, festivals, king cakes, and other special events to recognize the revelry that takes place before the reflective time of Lent begins. With origins tracing back to Medieval Europe, Mardi Gras marks a time of feasting and celebration between January 6, the Epiphany (3 Kings Day) and Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras Day, the day before Ash Wednesday, beginning the season of Lent. West Baton Rouge usually hosts family-friendly celebrations and parades that we will plan to throw again soon! With parades and balls canceled, it’s easy to feel down in the dumps this Carnival season. Although it’s not the Mardi Gras we’re used to, we can still celebrate! Check out our Sweet Baton Rouge guide to celebrate Mardi Gras in 2021. Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge House Floats The Krewe of Mid City Gras has not given up on Mardi Gras 2021. turned their annual parade into a reverse “MASKerade Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge. In Baton Rouge, Mardi Gras wasn’t embraced as fully as it was in other parts of the state. Until 1857, Mardi Gras-style celebrations were a blend of Mardi Gras and the celebration of the Washington Fire Company, often held on February 22 in honor of George Washington’s birthday. KREWE OF ORION. When: Saturday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: St. Philip Street in Baton Rouge. The Krewe of Orion's 24th annual Mardi Gras parade in downtown Baton Rouge will once again Of course everyone associates Mardi Gras with New Orleans. Every year, southern Louisiana is packed with locals and visitors to celebrate Mardi Gras through parades, floats, beads, and a little bit of drinking. It truly is a sight to see, and something everyone should experience at least once. But did Mardi Gras actually originate in Louisiana? How did Mardi Gras even get started? Louisianians MARDI GRAS PARADES. Schedule & Routes; Mardi Gras Krewes; Marching Clubs; Mardi Gras Floats; WHEN IS MARDI GRAS? Mardi Gras 2025; Future Mardi Gras Dates; Family Gras; Lundi Gras; PLAN YOUR VISIT. Mardi Gras Dining; Mardi Gras Packages; Mardi Gras Attractions; Mardi Gras Tips; Mardi Gras FAQs; New Orleans Hotels; New Orleans Info; HISTORY The state capitol pays homage to its most famous city with a series of Mardi Gras parades that draw thousands of spectators each year. While other cities’ Mardi Gras celebrations can get rowdy, many of Baton Rouge’s celebrations welcome revelers of all ages. BATON ROUGE, LA - City-Parish offices will have an early dismissal at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3rd, and will be closed on Tuesday, March 4th, in observance of the Mardi Gras holiday. Residential garbage, recycling and out-of-cart items will be collected as usual. The last thing you need to complete your perfect weekend is a cute outfit to pull it all together. Many Baton Rouge boutiques like Bella Bella, Sweet Baton Rouge, and Frock Candy have Mardi Gras themed outfits, accessories, and more. To stay in theme, make sure to dress in the official Mardi Gras colors: purple, gold, and green. New Orleans—and Louisiana in general—hold a special place in our hearts, so naturally, we love to celebrate and take part in the Mardi Gras festivities! Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is a time to feast and celebrate before the start of Lent.
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