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It is well known for its annual Mardi Gras parade, which is the largest in Baton Rouge. The district of Spanish Town was commissioned in 1805. Spanish Town is the site of Baton Rouge's largest Mardi Gras parade, which is celebrated annually on the Saturday before Mardi Gras. The first Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade took place in 1981. Of the hundreds of Louisiana festivals, none tops Mardi Gras. Spectacular parades, unbelievable costumes, music, dancing, food, drink — take your pick of places to indulge and enjoy. The biggest celebration occurs in New Orleans, but nearly every community in the state has its own version of the annual party. Wherever you go, you can find the Rooted in French medieval history and brought to Louisiana in the 19th century, Courir de Mardi Gras has many rituals that come together in a celebration on Fat Tuesday. It's commonly referred to as "the real Mardi Gras." The main event in a Cajun Country Mardi Gras is the traditional courir or “run” led by the capitaine of the Mardi Gras In Mardi Gras' early days in Louisiana, the differences in the city and rural towns weren't so stark. Between 1700 and 1800s, most celebrations in New Orleans were just rowdy parties, so much so With all its famous coastline and waterways, someone in Louisiana had to have a Mardi Gras boat parade. Luckily, there’s one in Slidell. The town is just a 30 minute drive across Lake Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!" The music heard at rural Mardi Gras is Louisiana French music called Cajun, Creole, or zydeco music—played and enjoyed by people from all walks of life and who call southwest Louisiana home. Cajun and Creole music indigenous to Louisiana is played year-round, but to some younger generations and the less-informed, it is referred to simply as The first recorded celebration of Lafayette Mardi Gras was on February 14, 1869, but the first citywide Mardi Gras observance wasn't until 1897. All parades end at Cajun Field, where the annual Festival de Mardi Gras takes place with carnival rides, live music and more. If you're a master costume crafter, you may want to partake in the Grand Courir de Mardi Gras varies from town to town, but a few elements tie each celebration together: booze, colourful costumes, and more booze. By Jamie Clifton February 18, 2025, 12:15pm On Mardi Gras in southwest Louisiana, some people will take part in the Cajun French tradition of the Courir de Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday Run. These rural processions, with links to rituals from medieval France, feature masked and costumed riders, with stops where participants perform and beg for goods. However, one small south Louisiana town will not have a parade in 2025. Smaller communities count on Mardi Gras when it comes to bringing revenue to their town or village, but a small town will not be so fortunate this year due to the increase in crime in the community and construction. 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 Of the hundreds of Louisiana festivals, none tops Mardi Gras. Spectacular parades, unbelievable costumes, music, dancing, food, drink — take your pick of places to indulge and enjoy. The biggest celebration occurs in New Orleans , but nearly every community in the state has its own version of the annual party. Plan your visit to Houma, and experience the joy, tradition, and culture of our unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration. Stay tuned to ExploreHouma.com for parade updates, route details, and everything you need to make the most of Mardi Gras 2025. Houma, it’s your time to shine—Mardi Gras season is here! Let’s celebrate Bayou Country style! The Twin Cities’ Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras parade will celebrate its 42nd year of Mardi Gras tradition and flavor in the Twin Cities in 2025. The Twin Cities' Krewe of Janus Parade has entertained revelers since 1984 who eagerly gather along the 3.8-mile route through West Monroe and Monroe. The Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival begins at 10 a.m. and runs through 7 p.m. at North Boulevard Town Square in downtown Baton Rouge. The event will feature live music, a vendor’s village, and a For more than 20 years, the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association has been providing Mardi Gras festivities to the city of Alexandria, Louisiana. Starting in December, the city hosts multiple parades before Fat Tuesday, with varying themes including the annual Krewe’s Parade which includes the typical sight of hundreds of beaded necklaces being La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase. Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Krotz Springs. Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival & Parade. Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. Lebeau. Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade. Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Sunset. Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras. March 1 at 3 p.m. Eunice. Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade. March 4 at 11 a.m. Opelousas. Courir de Mardi The first recorded celebration of Lafayette Mardi Gras was on February 14, 1869, but the first citywide Mardi Gras observance wasn't until 1897. All parades end at Cajun Field, where the annual Festival de Mardi Gras takes place with carnival rides, live music and more. If you're a master costume crafter, you may want to partake in the Grand Endymion Extravaganza, New Orleans, LA One of the world’s biggest indoor parties, the Endymion Extravaganza is the only party held in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Mardi Gras. Over 20,000 people dress up in formal gowns, tuxedos, and suits to take part in this Mardi Gras main event.
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