The fun doesn't stop there! Join us for the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture and community, also taking place on March 1, 2025. This all-day event will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads with engaging activities, including a choir performance, historical presentations, and the Sweet Pecan New Roads Community Center Parade – 11 a.m. Route: Downtown New Roads. New Roads Lions Club Parade – 2 p.m. Route: Downtown New Roads. Download the Unfiltered with Kiran app from the Apple App Store and Google Play to stay updated on the latest news across the Capital area. Support UWK and its mission to deliver The News You Deserve The excitement gets underway with the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, which will take place from noon until 4 pm. This festival will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads through a variety of engaging activities, including choir performances, historical presentations, midway rides, and the Sweet Pecan Challenge. The Krewe of Chemin Neuf will also host an all-day festival featuring performances by local choirs and musicians, as well as food and drinks. The family-friendly event will highlight the history of Mardi Gras in New Roads—home to the second-oldest Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana—and include historical presentations by authors, a high school Battle of the Bands, and a sweet pecan Mardi Gras 2025: See a schedule for parades in and near Baton Rouge Krewe Mystique de la Capitale at 2 p.m. Krewe of Orion at 6:30 p.m. New Roads. Krewe de Chemin Neuf at 6 p.m. Sunday Mar 02, 2025 Livonia Mardi Gras 3111 LA Hwy 78 Livonia, LA 70755. Mar 04, 2025 New Roads Mardi Gras 211 W Main Street New Roads, New Roads LA 70760 | 225-638-3998 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 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. New Roads, La. Sunday Here’s the Baton Rouge area Mardi Gras parade schedule for 2025. Saturday, Feb. 15 Krewe Mystique de la Capitale: 6 p.m. in New Roads. Sunday, March 2. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 2025 Parade schedule for Mardi Gras celebrations in and around the capital area KREWE DE CHEMIN NEUF PARADE, New Roads, 6 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 2 BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The City of New Roads is preparing for its Mardi Gras celebration with three parades, including the inaugural Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade. Here’s a Mardi Gras in New Roads Celebrate Louisiana’s 2nd oldest Mardi Gras tradition! Saturday, March 1st: Kick off with the Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade at 6:00 PM with 15 lighted floats, POINTE COUPEE PARISH CARNIVAL 2025 Four parades on tap: Saturday, 1 March, 6 p.m.: inaugural parade of Krewe of Chemin Neuf, in New Roads, with lighted floats, marching bands, dance troupes, and 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 Where is Mardi Gras celebrated in Louisiana? Mardi Gras is celebrated in cities and towns all around Louisiana, from north to south, east to west. Whether you plan to celebrate Fat Tuesday in New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lake Charles or dozens of other locations, Louisiana has a parade, concert, festival and other fun events for you! Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. New Roads Mardi Gras. Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Community Center of Pointe Coupee Mardi Gras Parade, 11 a.m. (Downtown District – W. Main Street) Let the good times roll with the Community Center of Pointe Coupee Mardi Gras Parade. 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. New Roads, La. Sunday
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