Rolling since 1977, le Krewe Mystique de la Capitale is the premier Mardi Gras parade Krewe in Baton Rouge. Learn More. Nominate a Veteran to Ride in the Parade. BATON ROUGE — Laissez les bons temps rouler! There are several Mardi Gras parades set to roll in and around Baton Rouge this year! UWK has you covered with your ultimate Mardi Gras guide. Let us help you plan where you’ll catch your beads and favorite parade throws. We have parade times, locations and those important parade maps! Founded in 2001 with the mission of focusing on a family style Mardi Gras event that could be enjoyed by people of all ages.The Krewe features a full length New Orleans style night parade in downtown Baton Rouge. The annual parade is held two Fridays before Mardi Gras day. BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - 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 Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Day - Tuesday, March 4, 2025 2025 PARADE DATES Krewe of Oshun- Saturday, Feb. 15 th, 2025 CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts - Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 A one stop shop for all things Krewe of Shenandoah, the newest neighborhood Mardi Gras parade in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. THE KREWE OF ROMANY. The Krewe of Romany is the longest reigning all-ladies Mardi Gras Krewe in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 1949, nine imaginative and creative ladies formed the Krewe for the purpose of presenting an annual Mardi Gras Ball, with the court being the debutante daughters of its members. The Mardi Gras season officially kicked off this week on Twelfth Night, Jan. 6. The festivities continue until Fat Tuesday, which falls on March 4 this year. From pup parades to traditional and brand-new Carnival krewes, here’s how the Capital Region will be letting the good times roll in the months ahead. 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. MORE MARDI GRAS WEEKEND FESTIVITIES IN BATON ROUGE & BEYOND: 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 THE KREWE OF ROMANY. The Krewe of Romany is the longest reigning all-ladies Mardi Gras Krewe in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 1949, nine imaginative and creative ladies formed the Krewe for the purpose of presenting an annual Mardi Gras Ball, with the court being the debutante daughters of its members. In 2008, the Prancing Babycakes started at the Baton Rouge Art Car Parade and expanded to Mardi Gras parades in 2009. Mayard joined one year later and has been a faithful member since. 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. Eventbrite - Lambda Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity presents Krewe of Purple Oaks Mardi Gras Ball 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025 | Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Southern University Minidome, Baton Rouge, LA. 12th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival: 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks Mardi Gras Parade: 1 p.m. Port Allen: Monday, March 3, 2025. PARADE TIME LOCATION; Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. March 1 at 11 a.m. Youngsville. Queen Evangeline’s Parade. March 3 at 6 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. King Gabriel’s Parade. March 4 at 10 a.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafourche Parish parades BATON ROUGE - The first big parade of the weekend rolled through North Baton Rouge today. The Krewe of Gus Young hosts an annual Christmas parade but Saturday, it held its first annual Mardi Gras BATON ROUGE — Laissez les bons temps rouler! There are several Mardi Gras parades set to roll in and around Baton Rouge this year! UWK has you covered with your ultimate Mardi Gras guide. Let us help you plan where you’ll catch your beads and favorite parade throws. We have parade times, locations and those important parade maps! The oldest Mardi Gras Krewe in Baton Rouge! Membership in the Krewe of Tucumcari is by invitation only. Prospective applicants must complete an Application for Membership and be sponsored by a member in good standing. With its expanse of bright stars, Orion, the mythological hunter of the skies, is an apt representation of diversity in the carnival krewe that bears his name. The Krewe of Orion was founded in 1998 by two young men who had a love for the spirit of Mardi Gras and a desire to bring that spirit and tradition to Baton Rouge.
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