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. Krewe of Spanish Town Parade – Noon. Route: Spanish Town, Baton Rouge. The largest parade in town, known for its signature pink flamingos. Theme: “In Smiley Town, Smiley Says ” (Honoring the late Smiley Anders). Grand Marshal: Kiran Chawla of Unfiltered with Kiran. More info: Krewe of Spanish Town 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 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 Krewe of Orion - Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 Krewe of Southdowns Mardi Gras Parade - Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 Spanish Town Mardi Gras - Saturday, March 1, 2025 Krewe of Shenandoah - Monday, March 3, 2025 Mid City Gras - Sunday, March 9, 2025 2025 Parade Float Entry forms will be emailed to all parading Krewe contact personal around October 15, 2025 The streets of downtown Baton Rouge were a sea of pink as thousands gathered for the annual Spanish Town Parade, a beloved Mardi Gras tradition known for its over-the-top floats, satirical humor 2025 Parade schedule for Mardi Gras celebrations in and around the capital area. SPANISH TOWN - noon . MONDAY, MARCH 3 SHENANDOAH - 6:30 p.m. East Feliciana Parish SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Here are the details on the Baton Rouge area Mardi Gras parades leading up to Fat Tuesday 2025. The Krewe of Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade will roll at noon Saturday, March 1, in downtown Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade Info: Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 12:00 Noon . 2025 Ball and Parade Theme: In Smiley Town Smiley Says The Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade begins on Spanish Town Road and finishes on the corner of River Road and North Street. Come out and celebrate with the most colorful Mardi Gras parade in town. The Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade will roll at noon starting on Spanish Town Road and ending on River Road. Here’s the official parade map. Be sure to check for road closures in the morning. For more information, find the parade on Facebook. More parade day events. Violet Nightclub’ s Flamingos Trap Rave . 214 Third St., Suite 1A 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 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. 2025 Theme: In Smiley Town Smiley Says Pink Flamingo. As a mascot the pink flamingo is said to A group throws pink plastic chicken feet at a crowd at the annual Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade in 2013. Get ready to catch some beads and let the good times roll. The reflection of Ken, a.k.a. the Tiger King, throwing beads from the Krewe of M.O.M. float can be seen in a bystanders sunglasses during the Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, March 1 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. Ball ticket/tables request forms will be emailed out sometime in early October. Ball tickets/tables are offered to these groups in the following priority: 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. 2025 Theme: In Smiley Town Smiley Says Pink Flamingo. As a mascot the pink flamingo is said to BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Baton Rouge’s popular pink Spanish Town Parade is set to roll on March 1. Floats roll at noon from Spanish Town Road through downtown before ending on King has been a part of Spanish Town since 1981. “I’m almost 72-years-old. I’ve been in Spanish Town right at 40 years. I sometimes say, ‘I might want to quit but I can’t. It’s in my blood. I just can’t. When you see people on the parade route, it’s just an experience.” But Spanish Town is so much more than a parade.
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