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 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! BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There are multiple parades and other Mardi Gras events set to take place in the Baton Rouge area on Saturday, March 1. The popular Spanish Town Parade is expected to get The Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade in Downtown Baton Rouge will begin at noon on Saturday, March 1. During this parade , a procession of marching groups and about 75 floats will travel along A member of the float “Welcome to Mardi Gras” waves to the crowd during the Krewe of Orion’s 25th annual Mardi Gras parade along River Road on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Be safe, and Happy Mardi Gras! FRIDAY KREWE OF SOUTHDOWNS PARADE: 7 p.m., beginning at Glasgow Middle School along Glasgow Avenue to Whitehaven Street, Lee Drive, Hyacinth, Arrowhead, Stuart Six Mardi Gras parades are scheduled to roll in the Baton Rouge area this weekend. The best advice if you're going to one or all six: bundle up. Weather forecasts indicate the temperature will be 2025 Parade schedule for Mardi Gras celebrations in and around the capital area. NAPOLEONVILLE PARADE - 2 p.m. East Baton Rouge Parish SATURDAY, FEB. 8 KREWE OF GUS YOUNG - 12 p.m. SATURDAY Spanish Town Mardi Gras. Feb. 10 at noon. Downtown Baton Rouge. Krewe of Shenandoah. Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. Shenandoah neighborhood, starting at 6610 Jones Creek Road. Capital Region parades Addis Fireman’s Mardi Gras Parade. Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. First Street in Addis, starting at Dickie’s Sportsman’s Center. Krewe Ascension Mambo. Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. Feb. 16, parade at 2 p.m. with events from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Baton Rouge. Krewe of Artemis. Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Downtown Baton Rouge. Krewe Mystique de la Capitale. Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. File photo by Catrice Coleman. 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 Attend the Krewe of Artemis parade Friday Head over to downtown Baton Rouge for the Krewe of Artemis parade on Friday, Feb. 21. Attendees can expect to catch themed throws, including the Krewe of Artemis’ signature high-heeled shoe, footballs, light-up tambourines, stuffed animals, float beads and lighted throws. The Krewe of Artemis will start at BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Let the good times roll! 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 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 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 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. Friday, Feb. 21 Downtown Baton Rouge The Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade in Downtown Baton Rouge will begin at noon on Saturday, March 1.. During this parade, a procession of marching groups and about 75 floats will travel along Click here to view the parade route. 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 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! There are multiple parades and other Mardi Gras events set to take place in the Baton Rouge area on Saturday, March 1. News Theatre Baton Rouge will not move forward with 80th season due to Baton Rouge Holiday Events Guide; Kids Eat Free; Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival Saturday, March 1st, 10am – 7 pm. Location: 200 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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