Embark on a wild safari with us on February 28th 2025, rain or shine, in the Southdowns neighborhood for our 38th annual parade. MAP The Krewe of Southdowns is Baton Rouge's first, and most unique, family-friendly night Mardi Gras Parade. The Krewe of Southdowns Safari Ball is scheduled to take place from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Saturday, February 8th at De La Ronde Hall by Ruffino's in Downtown Baton Rouge. Join us in honoring our 2025 King Keith Bonnette and Queen Cathy Raborn with live music by The Remnants. Get your tickets and tables ASAP! Our ball sells out every year! The Krewe of Southdowns celebrated its 38th annual Mardi Gras ball in the "safari lodge" at De La Ronde Hall on Feb. 8. Embodying “Southdowns Safari,” this year’s parade theme, celebrants Looking for some Mardi Gras fun this season? The Krewe of Southdowns Ball is open to the general public! The event will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, and will feature live music from the Remnants and a fully catered meal by Ruffino's Catering! Dress is formal or costuming in keeping with the theme. This year's theme is Southdowns Party event in Baton Rouge, LA by Krewe of Southdowns Mardi Gras Parade on Friday, February 28 2025 with 4.5K people interested and 389 people going. 9 posts in the discussion. The Krewe of Southdowns hosted its 36th annual Mardi Gras Ball on Jan. 28 at Embassy Suites. Southdowns' 2023 royalty, King Mike Raborn and Queen Lynn Vairin, greeted their subjects, along with BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Mardi Gras parade that rolls in the Southdowns neighborhood of Baton Rouge is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28.The 38th annual Krewe of Southdowns parade The Krewe of Southdowns "tumbled down the rabbit hole" on Saturday to arrive in Lewis Carroll’s "Wonderland" for its 37th annual Mardi Gras ball at the Embassy Suites ballroom in Baton Rouge. The Mardi Gras weekend of fun and festivities has officially kicked off with the Krewe of Southdowns holding their 38th annual parade. The Krewe of Southdowns Parade is a beloved family-friendly Mardi Gras event in Baton Rouge, known for being the city's first nighttime parade. Held in the historic Southdowns neighborhood, this parade features a variety of creative, hand-crafted floats, music, dancers, and traditional flambeaux torch-bearers, adding a magical New Orleans-style ambiance to the local celebration. The Krewe of Southdowns "tumbled down the rabbit hole" on Saturday to arrive in Lewis Carroll’s "Wonderland" for its 37th annual Mardi Gras ball at the Embassy Suites ballroom in Baton Rouge. On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Riverview Ballroom in the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center was transformed into a glittering speak-easy as the Krewe of Southdowns celebrated its 33rd annual Mardi The krewe's King and Queen Lyonnesse XXVI, Ryan Joseph Droddy and Anna Bailey Day, reigned over the royal ball and Mardi Gras festivities. The Droddy family has been a part of the krewe since 2019 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. Krewe of Southdowns Mardi Gras Parade. 2,348 likes · 48 talking about this. Krewe of Southdowns is Baton Rouge's first and most unique family-friendly night Mardi Gras Parade. Party event in Baton Rouge, LA by Krewe of Southdowns Mardi Gras Parade on Friday, February 9 2024 with 4.1K people interested and 605 people going. Party event in Baton Rouge, LA by Krewe of Southdowns Mardi Gras Parade on Friday, February 28 2025 with 4.5K people interested and 389 people going. 9 posts in the discussion. BATON ROUGE — The Krewe of Southdowns lit up the neighborhood for their 38th Mardi Gras parade in the capital region. The parade is one of the oldest parades in the capitol city and residents Krewe of Southdowns Mardi Gras Parade. s p S t d o n o e r t 2 l 9 8 N g v l m 0 2, 9 1 5 6 0 g 3 6 Krewe of Southdowns Ball. 255 people interested. s p S t d o n The Krewe of Southdowns hosted its annual Mardi Gras ball on February 8 at DeLaronde Hall.
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