Look no further than the unique Mardi Gras events, festivities and camps in Baton Rouge. With its vibrant culture, world-renowned cuisine and family-friendly atmosphere, Baton Rouge is an ideal destination for those wanting the New Orleans feel of Carnival season without the massive crowds. CAMP SUNSHINE MARDI GRAS HOLIDAY CAMP. Let the good times roll at BREC Mardi Gras Camp! Celebrate the joys of life with super fun days planned for children with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Kids will have a blast playing solo and team sports and board games, creating crafts, and making friends. March 3-5 / 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / $75 BREC offers holiday camps, which are perfect for school vacations, filled with friends and fun activities. Holiday Camps follow local school schedules (School schedules to be followed are City of Central, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools and City of Zachary). These camps offer a fun-filled variety of holiday themed recreational curriculum to include arts and crafts, guest speakers, passive and Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) 6201 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-272-9200 Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm info@brec.org Campers should bring a lunch, two snacks and three drinks to camp each day. Camp Program fees include recreation, arts & crafts and other special activities. Field trips and opportunities to swim will be scheduled for some holiday camps. Campers should not bring toys, trading cards, game systems or other items to camp. Kidcam Holiday Camp at St. Margaret's Episcopal in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, takes place during all major holidays, from Thanksgiving through Easter. Our holiday camp is designed for kids to get the most out of their holiday breaks. Guide to Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Events and Camps. Nicole Vidaurre-January 1, 2025. Guide to Baton Rouge Holiday Events. Nicole Vidaurre-October 30, 2024. Join us for a day full of activities designed to build teamwork, strength, and confidence -- all in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment. Kids will enjoy Mardi Gras themed activities, obstacle courses, and open gym time to burn off that extra "school break" energy! Dates: Monday, March 3rd - Wednesday, March 5th . Ages: 4 years old and up Let the good times roll at BREC Mardi Gras Camp! Celebrate the joys of life with super fun days planned for children with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Kids will have a blast playing solo and team sports and board games, creating crafts, and making friends. NAIRN DRIVE PARK - Ages: 8-17 SAIA PARK - Ages: 18+ March 3-5 / 7:30 a.m.-3: Baton Rouge, LA, 70806 (225)272-9200. Facility: Womack Art Camp Room. Registration Event. Mardi Gras Art Camp. This three-day camp will highlight traditions, art Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras can be a fun and family-friendly celebration, especially in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. With its colorful floats, creative costumes, festive masks, lively music, and exciting throws like beads, doubloons, and treats, Mardi Gras feels like it was made for kids! Camp Locations :: Kidcam Camps accredited American Camp Association camp sites for 2024 include: multiple locations across the Baton Rouge area as well as locations throughout greater New Orleans, Lafayette, northern Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Team Automotive Group Sportsplex is home to the largest youth basketball league in Baton Rouge, LA. Mardi Gras Camp PreK - 8th Grades March 3 - March 4, 2025 $100 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! Mardi Gras Weekend Planner . Krewe of Artemis Friday, February 2, 7:00 p.m. Starting on River Road near the Raising Cane’s River Center, the parade proceeds along River Road, turning right at Hollywood Casino to 3rd Street, then 4th, left on Main, right on 9th, left on Laurel, left on 6th, left on Convention, and left on River Road back to the River Center. Share this event: 12th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival Pre-Party Save this event: 12th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival Pre-Party Louisiana Cocktail Class Wed, Feb 26, 5:30 PM Camp Sunshine Mardi Gras Camp Mar 03 Community Recreation Mardi Gras Camp Mar 03 Sunshine Club Mar 03 BREC Art Mardi Gras Camp Mar 03 Busy Bodies Mar 03 Miss Me Fitness Mar 03 BREC Beginnings Mar 03 Monday Morning Art - Gouache Mar 03 Commit To Be Fit- N Sherwood Forest Community Mar 03 Art For Animals Festival Mar 03 Warmth of the Earth The 12th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival - featuring live music, art, fashion, and food held in North Boulevard Town Square on the same day as the Krewe of Spanish Town. Website 359 Third Street | Baton Rouge, LA 70801 800 LA ROUGE | 225-383-1825 Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm Friday, 8am - 3pm Spanish Town Mardi Gras Ball | Raising Cane’s River Center | 7 p.m. Friday, February 11. Krewe of Assisi Mardi Gras Ball | Hemingbough, St. Francisville | 7 p.m. Saturday, February 12. Krewe of Lyonnesse Mardi Gras Ball | Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center | 6:30 p.m. Krewe of Iduna Mardi Gras Ball | Raising Cane’s River Center | 6:30 p.m.
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